RISALPUR, May 31: President Gen Pervez Musharraf has said Pakistan is a peace-loving country but it cherishes peace with dignity and honour.

In his message on the passing out parade held at Pakistan

Air Force Academy here on Saturday marking the culmination of No 111 General Duty (Pilot) and No 57 Engineering Courses, the president said:

“Ours is a peace-loving nation. But we cherish peace with dignity and honour. We are fully determined to defend our national security.

“I, therefore, urge you to train hard and remain professionally focused.”

President Musharraf said: “the nation is proud of its armed forces, and pins high hopes on its Fizaia.

“I am confident that you will prove yourselves equal to the trust reposed in you,” he said.

Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Kaleem Saadat, was the chief guest at the Graduation Parade.—APP