Khawaja Muhammad Asif (Defense Minister): Incumbent government inherited a very weak economy but due to timely decisions and serious commitment, the situation has much improved now. Some significant milestones in Pakistan’s history include adoption of 1973 constitution, achieving the status of nuclear power and making the defence of the country impregnable. It will be a daunting task to create opportunities and hope for youth of the country that comprises around 65 percent of the population. Future of our youth is bright and policies will be devised to harness their ability and talent. National interest should remain supreme over petty personal or group interests. Our history of last twenty years indicates that our armed forces made huge sacrifices for protection of the motherland and established to the world that our defense is in strong hands and we will not hesitate from any sacrifice to protect our borders. Pakistan Army is the most battle hardened fighting force in the world and holds vast experience of combat against the menace of terrorism. Pakistan Army is among the best militaries of the world. Pakistan Army has proven its mettle around the world. Most armies failed in neighboring Afghanistan but Pakistan in its war on terrorism prevailed upon the terrorists.