Lahore: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar Saturday said that all political and religious parties should keep national interest as supreme in order to cope with the challenges being faced by the country.

Addressing a book-launch ceremony at governor house, Chaudhry Sarwar said that sacrifices rendered by Pakistan in war against terrorism are unprecedented. Pakistan is ready to play its role in establishing peace in the region including Afghanistan in the current scenario.

He said that Pakistan has one of the best armed forces in the world, who are foiling the nefarious designs of terrorists and anti-state forces.

He said that whole nation is with Pak army in its war against terrorism, adding that the international community including the USA should value the sacrifices rendered by the Pakistani nation in war against terrorism.

Later, talking to the media, Governor said that Pakistan is facing many challenges due to current situation in Afghanistan. He called upon all political and religious parties to play their role to overcome these challenges, by forgetting their differences, in the larger interest of the country to thwart the evil plans of enemies.