Islamabad: Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has announced that the entire nation is celebrating Independence Day alongside the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. Speaking at an Independence Day ceremony in Islamabad, the Minister highlighted the significance of recent developments for the country.
According to Radio Pakistan, Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry emphasized the importance of the signing of the joint defence pact among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Trkiye. He described it as a major achievement for the Muslim world, reinforcing the unity and strength of these nations. He also declared that Pakistan's armed forces had achieved a victory over India in the battle known as Marka-e-Haq.
The Minister also touched upon the current political situation, affirming that the government respects the political and constitutional rights of opposition parties. However, he stressed that violent demonstrations would not be tolerated, indicating the government's stance on maintaining peace and order.
