New york: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan is playing an active and constructive role in regional and global peace efforts. He was addressing the Pakistani-American community at an Eid dinner in New York.

According to Radio Pakistan, Ishaq Dar emphasized that Pakistan's peace efforts reflect its maturity, credibility, and steadfast commitment to international peace and stability. He underscored that a nation capable of defending itself with confidence is equally well positioned to pursue sincere peacemaking efforts with credibility.

The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted that the government has successfully navigated the country through significant economic challenges toward stability. He noted that Pakistan is now on a path of sustainable, high-growth development aimed at improving the quality of life for its people.

He also invited the Pakistani-American community to honour their roots by investing in Pakistan and becoming partners in the country's journey forward.