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| India-Pakistan |
| PM stresses importance of peace in region |
| 2014-10-19 |
| [DAWN] Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ... served two non-consecutive terms as prime minister, heads the Pakistain Moslem League (Nawaz). Noted for his spectacular corruption, the 1998 Pak nuclear test, border war with India, and for being tossed by General Musharraf... has said that Pakistain desires peace both within and outside its borders to attain the much-needed socio-economic development goals. Pakistain, he said, could not afford to be distracted from trying to fulfil its national objectives. "Pakistain will never compromise on its illusory sovereignty and independence." Speaking at the opening ceremony of a new building of the Pakistain Naval War College (PNWC) here on Friday, the prime minister said Pakistain Navy was playing a vital role in national defence and despite resource constraints the government would provide funds to strengthen maritime defence. He said Pakistain was strategically located around the nucleus of the Arabian Sea and surrounded by three continents and over 50 coastal and hinterland states. Any ecological, social and political imbalance in the region casts a lengthening shadow throughout the area and also affects security and stability of Pakistain. "We must always remain cognizant of our effective role in the maritime affairs of this region and be prepared to play our due role." The prime minister said that sea-lanes were jugular veins of world trade and any interruption in the waters had the potential of disrupting global economy and impacting global security. Referring to indigenous building of warships by Pakistain Navy, he said he felt proud on learning that Pakistain Navy was building large indigenous warships and potent fast-attack craft through revival of the Bloody Karachi ...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous... Shipyard. He said the first national maritime doctrine was in final stages of completion. Referring to economic initiatives of the government, the prime minister said his government was working to make Gwadar Port fully functional at the earliest and develop the Gwadar-Kashgar link, under the China Pakistain Economic Corridor portfolio, and construct an airport, an expressway link and a powerhouse in the area. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #3 Kinda like Stalin's definition: peace=piece as in Piece of Poland & etc. |
| Posted by: borgboy 2014-10-19 17:45 |
| #2 |
| Posted by: Big Thromoth3646 2014-10-19 09:24 |
| #1 The problem is in the Muslim definition of "Peace". |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2014-10-19 03:56 |