Pakistan, Sept. 7 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif paid glowing tribute to the officers and soldiers of Pakistan Army, Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Navy, as well as the martyrs and Ghazis, on the occasion of Defence Day here on Sunday, saying the entire nation was proud of its brave armed forces.

In her message, the chief minister said the armed forces had set new standards of professionalism during Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad and rendered invaluable services in the fight against terrorism.

She said the entire nation prayed for the safety and security of the officers and soldiers engaged in the war against terrorism. "The armed forces have proved that wars are not won through weapons alone, but through faith and conviction,"...