President
Asif Ali Zardari has vowed to stoutly defend the democracy and
institution building so that democracy could take roots in the country.
He was addressing a gathering here on Tuesday in connection with the
58th birth anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. President
Zardari said “we are moving ahead with the philosophy and vision of
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto.” He
said that if any “political actors” tried to weaken democracy the PPP
would confront such elements and frustrate their designs.
President Zardari said that our approach is to strengthen the
institutions whether they are of armed forces, judiciary, political
institutions or even media.
Asif Ali Zardari also urged the “political actors to stop their negative propaganda against institutions.”
The President said that the country is playing the role of a frontline state in the war against terrorism.
He said that our 35,000 people have sacrificed their lives and 5,000 personnel of security forces have also embraced martyrdom for the sake of the country. This is our own war, he stressed.
The President said “We are sacrificing our sons and daughters for the sake of the country.”
He said that the future of Pakistan is bright and not dismal as portrayed by the “political actors.”
President Asif Zardari said that the policy of reconciliation should not be taken as a sign of any weakness. “We want to take all the parties along in accordance with the philosophy of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto,” he said.
He said “We are taking along the MQM, ANP, PML-F of Pagaro Group and PML-Q.
The President said that the government restored the 1973 Constitution which was given by Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The Khyber Pukhtunkhwa has been given its identity. APP
Asif Ali Zardari also urged the “political actors to stop their negative propaganda against institutions.”
The President said that the country is playing the role of a frontline state in the war against terrorism.
He said that our 35,000 people have sacrificed their lives and 5,000 personnel of security forces have also embraced martyrdom for the sake of the country. This is our own war, he stressed.
The President said “We are sacrificing our sons and daughters for the sake of the country.”
He said that the future of Pakistan is bright and not dismal as portrayed by the “political actors.”
President Asif Zardari said that the policy of reconciliation should not be taken as a sign of any weakness. “We want to take all the parties along in accordance with the philosophy of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto,” he said.
He said “We are taking along the MQM, ANP, PML-F of Pagaro Group and PML-Q.
The President said that the government restored the 1973 Constitution which was given by Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The Khyber Pukhtunkhwa has been given its identity. APP
