KALLAR SYEDAN, April 20: The Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Abdul Aziz Mirza, on Saturday said that Pakistan’s armed forces were fully prepared and capable enough to thwart any aggression of the enemy.

He was speaking as chief guest at the ground-breaking ceremony of a Sui gas project here. Petroleum and Natural Resources Minister Usman Aminuddin attended the ceremony.

Admiral Mirza said that Pakistan Navy was also maintaining the highest degree of vigil and readiness, and would respond with full force to meet any misadventure by the adversary.—APP

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