President Mamnoon Hussain has said we can make Pakistan a peaceful country by following the golden principles of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today‚ he said the path shown by the founder of Pakistan can earn us a distinguish place among the international community. He said today our institutions are not only strengthened but are on the way of progress and prosperity.
The President said our nation has rendered numerous sacrifices for the stability of democracy. He said our economy has not only bore the pressure of wars and also faced natural disasters.
Mamnoon Hussain said international issues have directly or indirectly been affecting our geographical position from time to time. He said today we are facing the menace of terrorism and extremism.
He said the government has been working to combat the challenges including security‚ law and order‚ energy and to export Pakistani goods to international markets.
He said Almightily Allah has gifted countless blessings to our nation. He said our nation faced all challenges bravely.
The President urged nation to collectively move forward following the guidelines of founder of nation and said we can overcome all these challenges.