Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that Pakistan's victory in Marka-e-Haq has enhanced the country's prestige. Addressing the annual convocation of the University of Central Punjab in Sialkot today, he said Pakistan had defeated an enemy five times its size, while the Pakistan Armed Forces had shot down many enemy aircraft. He said Pakistan's success has also been acknowledged by international media.

He said Pakistan Armed Forces had been fighting the war against terrorism for several decades and fulfilling their responsibility of defending the country's borders. The Defence Minister described the youth as a valuable asset of the country, saying educated and skilled young people could play a key role in national development and prosperity.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)