Gilani says minimum nuclear deterrence will be maintained at all costs

Islamabad, Aug. 29 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has expressed optimism over the capability of the country's military thwarting any challenge to its security and sovereignty, and urged minimum nuclear deterrence to be maintained at all costs.

Gilani said that Pakistan didn't harbour any aggressive designs against any country.

He expressed these views during a meeting with the Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff Committee, General Tariq Majeed, on Friday.

According to sources, a host of issues came up for discussion regarding the overall security situation, Development plan of the Armed Forces 2025, war against terrorism, Pak-Afghan border situation, defense needs etc..

Gilani assured that all defense needs of the Armed Forces wouldl be fulfilled under Development Plan of the Armed Forces 2025, the Dawn reports.

General Majeed also briefed Gilani about his visit to Brunei and Vietnam. (ANI)