Sept 6 spirit needed to fight against militancy, extremism: Zardari
President Asif Ali Zardari said that the forces of extremism, militancy and sectarianism are posing a serious challenge to the integrity of the nation, but no one will be allowed to endanger its existence.
The president, in a message on the Defence Day of Pakistan, reiterated the pledge to revive the spirit of unity of September 1965 in confronting the new challenges.
He said that Pakistan was a moderate, tolerant and peaceful nation, where political choices were made by the ballot.
“Let us, therefore, pledge that we will never allow anyone to endanger our existence as a moderate, tolerant and peaceful nation,” he said.
Stressing an urgent need for clarity of purpose and national unity to confront the challenges, the president said that the demonstration of cohesion among the people, singularity of purpose at the national level and valour of the armed forces made September 6, a memorable day in the national calendar.
He said on this day in 1965 the people from all over Pakistan and representing all shades of opinion joined hands in standing behind the armed forces in thwarting aggression. “The commemoration of September 6 revives our spirits and strengthens our resolve to defend the country against all kinds of threats and to be always prepared for any sacrifice for its integrity and honour.”
Published in The Express Tribune, September 6th, 2012.
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@Fawad: At all times starting from 1948, 65, 71 and finally Kargil conflict. But unfortunately, you know only what your text books have taught you, so cant blame you and my other Pakistanis friends for being ignorant. However, my best advice to Pakistanis is to search net and get the facts on all wars between two countries including their origin and the past history. Regards
pti celebrated big way defence day http://naibaat.net/naibaat/ePaper/lahore/07-09-2012/Detail/p2_08.jpg
@Enlightened: u mean pakistan has been naughty too :) ?
@Vigilant: Please check the facts on net and you will find that around 30000 Pak soldiers crossed LoC on 05 Aug 1965 in civil clothes with an objective to capture Kashmir, whereas Indian army in order to ease pressure on Kashmir front crossed IB at Panjab and Rajasthan on 06 Sep 1965. When cease fire was agreed between two countries, India had occupied 1800 sq km of Pakistan territory as against 550 sq km of Indian territory by Pakistan. Now you may judge yourself who was the aggressor as well as the victor. Regards and best wishes.
Indian attacked Pakistan without ultimatum & our brave soldiers were able to keep enemy at bay....Salute to those men & women who were & are fighting for our better & secure future.
O the center makes plan how to makes trillion rupess,toe richest man in the world, in any events,comes the center say nation is in danger the extermis the talban miltanec how long this drama will run one day you have to face because this plans made by you the center Islambad, people are facing problem you know no meet you know we have to go by hundred doors in strict king,how long wrong planing,do for the Nationis think for the nation and welfare off people. it is proverb don't put finger in hole,something may bite you.everybody think what we were,and what are,don't blame others blame your self.
The statement made by the Pak President to launch compaign against extremism on a war footing is spot on but the onus of its success lies on security forces of the country. However, there is a major difference ie the war is to be fought against the internal forces and not India.
@gp65 please specify the valid source then we can decide it is a lie or not!.
My Dear Pakistanis,
Love Pakistan,
Give Respect to Pakistani Armed Forces,
Be always alert,
Enemies of Pakistan playing different games to unstable the Pakistan.
Don't allow any Devil to weaken Our Sweet Home Pakistan.....
Be always ready to Scarify for your Country.
Pakistan Zindabad Pakistan Zindabad Livelong Pakistan.........
Hamid Hassan Khan Lahore Cantt.
There is no limits to the lies Pakistani believe! Their education system embosses these lies as truth to them, there is no point arguing or for that matter debating with them on common sense - levels. Pakistan is probably the only country in the World to celebrate Defense day for a war it started and didn't win, respect to all the valiant soldiers though.
@Khan101: "1965 – The Indian coward Army attacked Lahore in the early dark morning of 6th September" Coward and fool Indians consider this event/war their success......
1948 - India attacked and illegally occupied Kashmir in 1948 1965 - The Indian coward Army attacked Lahore in the early dark morning of 6th September 1971 - India attacked East Pakistan and captured Dhaka in December 1971 1984 - India illegally occupied Siachen glacier and now India's alleged involvement in fomenting unrest in Balochistan. Should we still hope for the peace with india ????? I don't think so
@Truth is out there: @Adnan Khan: Your both comments are appreciable and admirable but whose responsibility is to stop drones' strikes?????? Because on 6th September 1965 Pakistan defended itself from India but now who shall defend Pakistan from almost daily drones' strikes????
Yes, President, Sep 6 spirit is also needed to fight corruption, lawlessness, extortion and to ensure rule of law. How about that??
Good!!!... Instruct BILAWAL to quit his luxry life abroad & fight along the army... & we'll all join in later :) The Sep 6 Spirit!!! :)
September 6's spirit needed to fight extremism ??
I wish powers-to-be realise that we have 10 times more at stake than on Sep 6 in 1965 when the nation was hoodwinked by all and sundry on the fact that an aggressive neighbour crossed into our borders without any provocation. That was a lie.
I sincerely wish and hope that our reason and our spirit to fight terrorism is not built on a lie.
Haris
"He said that Pakistan was a moderate, tolerant and peaceful nation, where political choices were made by the ballot." Zardari has good sense of Humour !!!! He is really funny.
IS there no end to lies. At least now tell your people that India did not attack in 1965. That Pakistan is the one that attacked India. That there was nothing to defend if Pakistan had not taken the first step? How can you continue to call September 6 as Defense Day?
"sept-6-spirit-needed-to-fight-against-militancy-extremism-zardari" Very well said but would you like to explain Zardari sincerely,honestly and truly that what about the drones' strikes???????