ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence has unanimously appreciated the Armed Forces for defending and preserving the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan.
The committee which met on Friday said that the Armed Forces of Pakistan belong to them and they are with the Armed Forces.
The in-camera meeting was in the Parliament House under the Chairmanship of Member National Assembly (MNA), Fateh Ullah Khan, said a press release.
Earlier the Secretary, Ministry of Defence, apprised the Committee on the organizational structure and working of the Ministry.
He informed the Committee about the responsibilities and role of the Ministry; assigned to it, under the Rules of Business 1973. He added that the Ministry plays the role of a bridge between the Government and the Armed Forces in terms of all defence-related issues.
The committee while appreciating the ministry over its comprehensive briefing, unanimously expressed its resolve to support the Armed Forces in their efforts to make the defence of Pakistan, impregnable.
The committee paying homage to the martyrs for their sacrifices in the way of defence of Pakistan, unanimously decided to visit the Yadgar-e-Shuhada.
