DPM/FM Dar Reaffirms National Resolve To Defend Motherland, National Interests
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Sep, 2026) Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Sunday, reaffirmed the unwavering national resolve to defend Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and national interests. He stated, "The courage of our martyrs, the strength of our armed forces, and the determination of our people remain our greater assurance that Pakistan will meet every challenge with confidence, dignity, and resolve."
On Defence and Martyrs Day, Senator Dar paid tribute to the valiant members of the armed forces who defended the motherland with exceptional courage and sacrifice on September 6, 1965. He acknowledged their bravery, steadfastness, and devotion to duty as an enduring source of pride and inspiration for the nation, also honoring the Shuhada (martyrs) and Ghazis (veterans) and their families for their sacrifices.
The DPM/FM highlighted the spirit of courage and professionalism demonstrated during Marka-e-Haq and Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, where the armed forces, with the support of the people, resolutely defended the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. He emphasized Pakistan's determination to eliminate terrorism, particularly in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and to defeat external agendas aimed at undermining peace and stability.
As a peace-loving nation, Pakistan remains committed to peaceful coexistence, dialogue, and cooperation. Senator Dar stressed that lasting peace and stability in South Asia require the just and peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, in line with United Nations Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. Pakistan will continue to offer moral, political, and diplomatic support to their struggle for self-determination.
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