Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that Pakistan is a peaceful nation, but it reserves the right to give a befitting response in its defence, as the country observed 'Youm-e-Tashakur' (Day of Thanks) to pay homage to the military.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said this during a visit to the Kamra air base in the country's Punjab province where he interacted with officers and soldiers involved in the recent military confrontation with India.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed a willingness to engage in peace talks with India, despite recent military confrontation