ISLAMABAD - Expressing affirmation, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence Friday unanimously appreciated the Armed Forces for preserving and defending the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan. The Committee resolved that the Armed Forces of the Pakistan belong to them and that they are with the Armed Forces. He said that he Ministry plays the role of a bridge between the government and the Armed Forces in terms of all defence-related matters. The Standing Committee while appreciating the Ministry over its comprehensive briefing unanimously expressed it resolve to support the Armed Forces in their endeavors to make the defence of Pakistan impregnable. Paying homage to the martyrs for their sacrifices in the way of defence of Pakistan, the Committee unanimously decided to visit the Yadgar-e-Shuhada.