{"id":37939,"date":"2025-08-20T18:26:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T18:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/?p=37939"},"modified":"2025-08-20T18:26:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T18:26:30","slug":"pakistan-defense-is-unshakable-says-ambassador-rizwan-saeed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/37939","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan defense is unshakable, says Ambassador Rizwan Saeed"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>SACRAMENTO:Pakistan\u2019s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed, has declared that Pakistan\u2019s defense remains unshakable and that no power in the world can eliminate Pakistan.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0Speaking at an Independence Day and Operation Banyan Al Marsoos victory celebration in Sacramento, the ambassador said that Pakistan was created to last forever and will always remain.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-37941\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0066-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0066-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0066-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0066-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0066-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The event was hosted by prominent political and social leader Engineer Maqsood Ali at his residence and attended by community representatives from Roseville, Folsom, Elk Grove, and Natomas, as well as leading personalities from Los Angeles and Orange County including Arif Mansoori, Obaid Khawaja, and Mehmood Saifi. Acting Consul General Mubashir Khan was also present.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-37942\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0060-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0060-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0060-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0060-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0060-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Ambassador Rizwan Saeed explained that his visit to Sacramento was part of a broader mission to engage Pakistani communities in Houston, Dallas, and Sacramento, and to share the vision of strengthening Pakistan\u2019s economy and international standing.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">During his speech, he highlighted that India\u2019s recent aggression had been effectively countered by Pakistan\u2019s Operation Banyan Al Marsoos.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-37944\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0065-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0065-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0065-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0065-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0065-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">He said that when India launched large-scale air raids on May 6\u20137 targeting civilian populations, Pakistan responded decisively, downing six Indian jets that attempted to strike, while sparing fourteen others that had taken off. When India attacked again on May 9\u201310, Pakistan launched Operation Banyan Al Marsoos, striking 26 Indian bases, which forced India to seek a ceasefire through Washington.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-37945\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0062-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0062-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0062-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0062-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0062-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Ambassador Rizwan noted that although Pakistan was in a stronger position, it agreed to the ceasefire for regional stability.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cPresident Trump himself announced the ceasefire on Twitter, confirming it was done with both sides\u2019 consent, despite India\u2019s denials,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-37946\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0063-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0063-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0063-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0063-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0063-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">He stressed that Pakistan\u2019s victory has elevated its global standing and underlined its geo-strategic importance.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0\u201cThe world now understands Pakistan\u2019s significance more than ever. This is the right time to strengthen relations with the United States and pursue trade agreements that can secure a better future for our 250 million people,\u201d he added.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-37947\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0061-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0061-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0061-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0061-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250820-WA0061-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The ambassador emphasized that Pakistan\u2019s size and population make strong ties with the U.S. a mutual necessity, as both countries represent some of the world\u2019s largest populations.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0He rejected India\u2019s dream of an \u201cAkhand Bharat,\u201d reminding that historically India was never a single nation but a collection of 562 princely states.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Host Engineer Maqsood Ali welcomed the ambassador on behalf of the Sacramento community and stressed that Pakistanis must remain united for their homeland, just as other nations remain committed to their identity.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0He also urged Pakistani media to produce dramas that focus on national unity and positive values instead of promoting only love stories.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">His daughter, Fatima Ali, also spoke at the event, voicing the concerns of the younger generation.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Ambassador Rizwan concluded by saying, \u201cAs long as there is even one Pakistani alive, Pakistan will be defended with every last drop of blood.\u201d<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0He also responded to questions from participants before cutting a victory cake to mark the occasion.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SACRAMENTO:Pakistan\u2019s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed, has declared that Pakistan\u2019s defense remains unshakable and that no power in the world can eliminate Pakistan. \u00a0Speaking at an Independence Day and Operation Banyan Al Marsoos victory celebration in Sacramento, the ambassador said that Pakistan was created to last forever and will always remain. 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