Asif Ali Zardari: “Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari expressed sorrow over the crash, offered condolences to the families of those…”

We must also remember that, alongside a strong defence, economic stability, political tolerance, national unity, education and development constitute the foundations of Pakistan’s strength.

Today, as we pay tribute to the great sacrifices of our martyrs, we renew our resolve to defend Pakistan’s freedom, sovereignty and security at all costs.

I've committed to fight against terrorism. Pakistan carries a huge burden confronting al Qaeda and Taliban together, but we are up to the challenge.

Defending the country’s borders and eliminating terrorism were among the government’s top priorities.