Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said Pakistan cannot progress without peace.

ISLAMABAD   Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today (Tuesday) said that if constitution is not respected and rule of law is not enforced‚ no state can progress.

Addressing the participants of National Defense course in NDU Islamabad, the Prime Minister said Pakistan can become a developed nation by maintaining balance among institutions and establishing supremacy of law.

Democracy is country’s asset, he added.

PM Nawaz expressed his resolve to change Pakistan into a moderate and developed country.

Giving his remarks on ties with neighbouring countries, the Prime Minister said we want to live in peace with our neighbours including Afghanistan and India. 

He said Afghanistan is an important neighbor, adding that Pakistan fully supports afghan-led and afghan-owned peace process.

The Prime Minister said Pakistan also wishes to resolve all outstanding disputes with India.