Sept 6 spirit needed to fight against militancy, extremism: Zardari

Says national unity must to confront the challenges.


September 06, 2012

ISLAMABAD:


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.

 

COMMENTS (21)

Enlightened | 11 years ago | Reply

@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

AS | 11 years ago | Reply

pti celebrated big way defence day http://naibaat.net/naibaat/ePaper/lahore/07-09-2012/Detail/p2_08.jpg

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