Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said Pakistan is destined to become a secure, sovereign, and developed country.

Speaking at a ceremony of the Azadi Cup cricket match to mark the Independence Day in Islamabad today (Saturday), the Minister said the entire nation is celebrating the Independence Day with traditional fervour and enthusiasm.

He said with the struggle and sacrifices of the people, Pakistan has become a significant country in the comity of nations.

Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said one can feel the difference by comparing the freedom being enjoyed by the Pakistani Muslims with the plight of Indian Muslims and Kashmiri Muslims living in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said we should not forget the sacrifices of our security forces due to which we are enjoying freedom, cricket and other sporting events with utmost peace.