ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s army chief General Raheel Sharif described Kashmir as pakistan’s “jugular vein “ and also said the Pakistan will go on to extend it’s support towards the civilians of Kashmir on both the diplomatic as well as ethical fronts.

The army chief also proclaimed that “the defence of Pakistan is invincible” "I want to make it clear to all the enemies that the defence of Pakistan (was) already strong but now it has become invincible," he was quoted as saying by the Express Tribune.

He also indirectly mocked India by saying , "I want to make it clear that we are fully aware of all covert and overt intrigues and intentions of our enemies. Be the challenge military or diplomatic; on the borders or within the cities, we know our friends and foes all too well."

He appreciated the law enforcement agencies of Pakistan for their “utmost” efforts to establish law and order in the country. The chief of army even went on to say that the greatest example of mutual respect and principle of equality in the religion is Pakistan-china friendship.

"There is a need to implement the National Action Plan and break the nexus between corruption and terrorism to fully consolidate the successes of Operation Zarb-e-Azb in the entire country," he added..