President Arif Alvi has expressed the resolve that Pakistan will gain an influence in the world by making its economy stable and maintaining a strong defence line.

He was speaking at a ceremony after giving awards to the organizers of Pakistan Day Parade in Islamabad on Thursday.

The President stressed on a constant vigilance to counter nefarious designs of the enemy and called for effectively addressing the emerging challenges, particularly cyber warfare.

He said nobody can cast an evil eye on Pakistan in the presence of its disciplined and professional armed forces.

Paying glowing tribute to the country's armed forces for defending the frontiers, Dr. Arif Alvi said Pakistan always emerged victorious from difficult situation and foiled the conspiracies of the enemy.

He said Pakistan Army is the only military in the world that fought the war against terrorism and extremism in a "proper and effective manner".

The President mentioned that the army always provided relentless services to the nation in times of natural disasters, may it earthquakes or floods.

Dr Arif Alvi said Pakistan secured the atomic capability for its defense and it has the potential to meet any challenge.

Earlier, the President distributed shields to administrators of the Pakistan Day parade on making excellent arrangements.

Source: Radio Pakistan