WAH CANTT: Chairman of Senate Standing Committee on Defense Production Lt General(Retd), Abdul Qayyum, on Saturday stressed the need to ensure unity in order to face Geo-strategic challenges.
He said that the confrontation was not beneficial for any segment, and would eventually damage democracy.
He was taking to the mediapersons at a reception hosted by Pakistan Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) President Taxila chapter, Dr Syed Asad Ali.
Abdul Qayyum said that the in-camera briefing by military leadership to the parliamentarians was a good sign for democracy and state intuitions.
He said a new precedent had been set which would strengthen the democratic system.
Responding to a question about geo-strategic challenges, he said Pakistan has been facing a three dimensional threat, and the military was fully capable to thwart internal and external threats. “No war could be won without masses’ support,” he added.
He urged all the political forces to act with unity and take prudent steps to face country’s external and internal challenges.
About passing constitutional amendment regarding delimitation, he termed it a big day in the parliamentary history of the country.
“Passing of the constitutional amendment would ultimately pave the way for the holding of general elections on time”, he added.