Pakistan's aerial defence impregnable: Sharif

Says he was fully convinced that PAF would prove its mettle in safeguarding the territorial integrity of the country

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Press Trust of India Islamabad
Last Updated : Oct 10 2013 | 4:26 PM IST
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today said Pakistan's aerial defence is "impregnable" and praised the role of the country's Air Force in safeguarding its territorial integrity.

"Our enemy must know that Pakistan's aerial defence is impregnable," Sharif said, addressing the graduation parade at a Pakistan Air Force Academy.

Pakistan is a peace-loving country and will play a responsible role for promoting peace in the world, he said.

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Sharif said he was fully convinced that PAF would prove its mettle in safeguarding the territorial integrity of the country, a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office said.

The graduates included cadets from Saudi Arabia.

Sharif advised the cadets to make optimum use of their training with an urge to further enhance their professional competence.

He told the cadets that there is no greater honour and prestige than choosing to defend and serve the country.
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First Published: Oct 10 2013 | 1:10 PM IST

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