Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continuing its efforts toward peace in the region.

Addressing the Pakistani community in Kuala Lumpur, he said that Pakistan believes in peace and in building relationships based on equality, dignity and mutual respect.

Alluding to the recent tensions with India, the Deputy Prime Minister said that Pakistan gave a befitting and measured response to Indian aggression. He stated that India seeks to establish hegemony in the region, but Pakistan shattered its pride through its response.

He said the defeat inflicted by Pakistan has been difficult for the Indian political leadership to digest.

The Deputy Prime Minister expressed satisfaction over improvement on the economic front. He pointed out that inflation rate has come down to single digit.