Gari khuda baksh: President Asif Ali Zardari has categorically stated that Pakistan does not want war with any country, but if anyone ever tries to test our patience, we will respond with full might. President Zardari said that we appointed such an Army Chief, who gave befitting response to India.

President Asif Ali Zardari was addressing the public gathering in connection with the 18th death anniversary of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh Bhutto, Larkana on Saturday.

President Zardari warned India that Pakistan would respond decisively to any act of aggression. "India may be a bigger power, but it does not possess the courage that Pakistan has," he said.

He said Modi had now realised that Pakistan was fully capable of defending itself. 'India should be thankful that we showed restraint; otherwise, many more of their aircraft could have been brought down,' he remarked.

The president said anyone casting an 'evil eye' on Pakistan should remember that 'Zardari is sitting here,' adding that the PPP and its workers remained ready to defend the country at all costs.

He added that India lacked the resolve shown by Pakistan's president, prime minister and army chief during moments of crisis. 'We could have shot down more jets, but we exercised restraint,' he reiterated.

Warning against future hostilities, Zardari said Pakistan remained fully prepared if war was imposed again. 'India could not stand on its feet even for four days,' he said, referring to the recent conflict.

He recalled being advised by his military secretary to move to a bunker after the outbreak of war. 'I told him we fight and die in the open - we are ready,' Zardari said.

The President said Pakistan's defence is impregnable and no one will be allowed to succeed in their nefarious designs against our motherland.

He said Pakistan People's Party, its loyal workers and the entire nation stand resolute alongside the armed forces of Pakistan to defeat any malicious elements.