Shujaat cautions Nawaz against politics of destabilistion

PML-Q President Shujaat Hussain on Saturday urged PML-N President Nawaz Sharif to get rid of his confusion “on the politics of long march” and avoid destabilisation against the democratic process.
Talking to reporters after a book-launching ceremony at a local hotel, Shujaat said, “Talking about the long march looks is Greek to politicians and the PML-N chief should wait for the detailed judgement against Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani.” He said the PML-N leadership had already taken a U-turn on his long march statement. He advised the PML-N chief to end confusion and come out with a clear stance.
He said the recent statement by Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Kayani was a warning for all stakeholders and no one should adopt the path of confrontation. “We will also discuss our strategy once the detailed judgement by the SC is issued. In my view, the detailed judgement should be released soon to give an end to confusion,” he added. Asked whether his party would name any PML leader for the slot of the next prime minister, Shujaat said the PPP was the major political partner in the coalition government and it was its right to get the prime minister’s slot.
Disapproving the call for snap polls, Shujaat said competent leadership could steer the country out of the crisis and an early election would serve no purpose. “All political parties should prepare for next elections and the people of Pakistan would decide their fate in the polls,” he added. He said elections would be held in March 2013 after the passage of the budget this year. He said his party had shared its concerns with the PPP leadership on creation of Hazara Province, adding that the PML-Q would soon table a resolution for the creation of Hazara Province. Earlier, while paying tributes to Mowahid Hussain for his book, Shujaat said that the book had provided hope and optimism to the younger generations.
Shujaat said the book would help teach the people of the country the vision and vigour to get through the challenges faced by the country. Turkish Ambassador Mustafa Babur Hizlan was chief guest while Ch Shujaat presided over the function. General (retd) Hameed Gul, Mrs Farrukh Khan, Haji Afzal, Begum Hameed Gul, Senator (retd) Nilofar Bakhtiar and others also addressed the attendees. PML-Q Secretary General Mushahid Hussain Sayed termed the book a battle of ideas which was the biggest challenge for the Muslim world. He said the book would help provide the Muslims a way forward by defeating the defeated mindset which is the biggest problem they are facing. Mowahid Hussain Shah termed the Turkish nation a role model for the Muslims and said Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyib Erdogan was a beacon of light for the Muslim politicians as he had introduced visionary, honest and capable leadership skills and had helped Turkey excel through good governance.