A stable democracy is a cherished dream of the PPP-led coalition government and this objective will remain on top of the government’s agenda, President Asif Ali Zardari said on Thursday.
Addressing a meeting of parliamentarians of the PPP and its allies, held at the Presidency, Zardari congratulated Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani for appearing before the Supreme Court in a dignified and respectful manner.
Besides Prime Minister Gilani, National Assembly Speaker Fehmida Mirza and heads of allied parities were also present at the meeting which was held to express gratitude to the coalition parties in difficult times.
Recounting various achievements of the coalition government during its tenure, the president said, “We have done a lot and would continue to do much more for the welfare of the people of the country, especially the poor and the marginalised.”
Asfandyar Wali Khan, Shujaat Hussain, Munir Khan Orakzai, Pervez Elahi, Abbas Haider Rizvi and Senator Kalsum Perveen also spoke on the occasion and said they had always stood by the government and would continue to support it.
The meeting reposed full confidence in the government and the leadership of Zardari and Gilani.
Gilani, Asifa Bhutto Zardari and Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Khursheed Shah also addressed the meeting.
Addressing the meeting, Gilani thanked the coalition leaders for the support extended to the government for the strength of democracy and for accompanying him to the Supreme Court, and reinforcing the government’s commitment to ensure rule of law and strengthening of institutions.
He described it as a historic and unprecedented occasion in the history of Pakistan where the chief executive of the country submitted before the Supreme Court to uphold law of the land. He said the government was trying to overcome gas and power issues, adding that he had already directed the finance minister to step up efforts to overcome the current power crisis.
‘Stable democracy cherished dream of govt’
