MANDI BAHAUDDIN: Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal here on Tuesday said the government was determined to eradicating terrorism and making the defence of the country strong.
Addressing recruits of Rangers at their passing out parade, he said, “The terrorists are under siege, and we will not sit still till ending terrorism.” He congratulated the new recruits on completing their basic training and induction in Punjab Rangers.
He added that the new entrants in Rangers had completed their basic training but the process of their education would go on. He said the National Action Plan was an important component in the fight against extremism.
“We have to stay determined and focused on the three guiding principles of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah: unity, faith and discipline. We will have to keep an eye on our weaknesses while being proud of our successes,” he said.
The minister said Pakistan Rangers were playing an effective role in defence of Pakistan.
“We can foil every conspiracy with national solidarity, power of faith and discipline,” he remarked.
Ahsan said martyred Captain Hasnain went beyond the call of duty and set a glorious example for others.
“We have to keep afloat the green flag of Pakistan and let nobody undermine the integrity of Pakistan.”
He told the Rangers that they were fortunate that Allah has given them an opportunity to fulfil the duty of defence of the country.
The minister said in the last four years, the government defeated terrorism, ended energy shortages and stabilised economy. But now, he added, “We have to make Pakistan an Asian tiger”.
He said peace and stability were imperative for progress in Pakistan. The projects of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would be a cause of prosperity and progress in the country and the region, he added.
The minister said, “The evil eyes of the enemy were on the projects like CPEC, but these elements will not succeed in their designs.”
