Our slogan is to eliminate ethnic divide: Mustafa Kamal

He says whoever believes in respecting the national flag is a brother to us

KARACHI: Our slogan is to eliminate the ethnic divide and unite everyone under the flag of Pakistan, said Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chairperson Mustafa Kamal.

He was addressing the businessmen and industrialists of North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry, who had invited him to visit their office on Friday.

Whosoever believes in respecting the national flag is a brother to us, said Kamal. Talking about achievements in terms of unity, he said that within one year, a party that was launched in Khayaban-e-Seher in Karachi has spread across the country and the people of every province welcome the sons of Karachi. The situation was not good here a few years ago but now we can visit Pashtun-dominated areas and can hold rallies in their areas with comfort, he claimed.



Talking about his party, Kamal said that people usually change their parties out of greed for more money and privileges. "But we, the members of PSP, made this new party leaving behind all the opportunities of earning a good amount of money and privileges."

Strengthening local govt

Kamal reiterated his demands for empowering the local government institutions. He added that this is the only way that the public can be best served otherwise it is only the citizens who are going to suffer.

The PSP chairperson was of the view that in no country, the prime minster and chief minister are responsible for solving matters pertaining to health, education, water and infrastructure. These issues, according to him, fall under the purview of municipal authorities since they are closer to the public and are aware of what they are suffering from. He said that this is no doubt a key to success for a state and, therefore, powers should be given to the local government system with honesty.



He suggested that to control crime, policing should be done on community level.

Make census transparent

After 19 years, the state has decided to conduct the census in the country and without any doubt this is a matter of the future generations as a new foundation is going to be laid with the exercise, said Kamal.

The pillars of the state, which include the government, judiciary, media and other institutions, should play their vital role in making the process of census transparent, he said. The PSP chief added that the government should conduct the census with complete honesty and transparency as this alone can ensure the distribution of resources among the public.

The importance of private sector

Kamal stressed the importance of the private sector and industries. Their importance in economy and society is undeniable as the government sector alone cannot provide jobs to the citizens, he said, adding that the private sector plays a vital role in provision of jobs to the citizens. Therefore, he said, they also deserve great support from the government in order to keep their businesses running.

The business community can easily shift their businesses abroad and then can live free of stress as they will not have to pay any extortion, said Kamal. But if they leave, the hardworking labourer and middle class will die of hunger as most of the jobs are provided to these people by the industries.