The prime minister's remarks came during a presser held at the Governor House in 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...
, where he asserted the government's plan to counter terrorism-related challenges a day after 10 military personnel were martyred in
Wazoo.Flanked by Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, PM Kakar said that such acts of terrorism cannot weaken Pakistain's resolve in the fight against terrorism.
He added that those behind such acts mistakenly believe that the war on terrorism will exhaust the nation.
"Wars are not fought by individuals, but nations," he maintained.
PM Kakar emphasised Pakistain will neither forget the sacrifices of its deaders nor refrain from making further sacrifices in the war on terrorism.
Expressing the nation's firm resolve, he said Lions of Islam will be relentlessly pursued.
Stressing on efforts being made towards owning the fight against terrorism, the premier clarified that the nation is not doing so through donations, but with the taxes being paid by Paks.
He said those rendering their lives on the Line of Control (LoC), Waziristan and other areas are our sons, who are playing a commendable role in meeting internal and external challenges.
PM Kakar said the security personnel, who protect the nation by putting their lives on the line, do not offer their services or sacrifices for the sake of any remuneration, but the respect and honour for their service constitute their true reward.