Director General Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, says both Pakistan and China are working together for regional peace in his latest interview with the China media group.
He said that Pakistan relies upon its strength and determination. International community’s role in peacekeeping is proportional to the country’s commitment to maintain peace. “Prosperity always comes through peace and stability,” he said.
Speaking to China’s CGTN, Lt Gen Chaudhry said: “The most important thing is Pakistan’s resolve and its own strength. After Allah, we rely on ourselves and our own power. So only if we are resolute and have a strong commitment, which we have already shown [in the recent powerful response to Indian aggression] — the international community will also play its complete role.”
“In such a situation, should a country try to impose hegemony on other countries around it based on a false narrative, for no reason and without any evidence?” he asked.
He added that the world is facing major issues such as population growth, climate change, and others. In such a situation, India is trying to enforce its hegemony through false propaganda.
He remarked, “Major countries have big visions; the world is focusing on the progress of humanity.”
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“Terrorism aims to halt progress. The world must recognize the development China has achieved in a short time despite its large population. The people of Pakistan too aspire to move toward growth and stability.”
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve: “The Pakistani nation has never bowed down in the past, nor will it ever. Martyrdom is an honor for us—greater than life itself—whether one wears blue, white, or khaki.”
Pakistan and India engaged recently in a military escalation, with India starting off the standoff by hitting missiles in different cities of Pakistan on the night of May 6th. India lost six jets in a recent