Musharraf says no one can threaten Pakistan's sovereignty

 

Musharraf says no one can threaten Pakistan's sovereignty        President Pervez Musharraf has said Pakistan is a stronger country, which will not come under any outside threat.

Addressing a gathering here in connection to the Independence Day, he delivered a message to all obscurantist elements in open words that now the nation stands united against them and for Pakistan's defence, which is much stronger now than ever.

Musharraf made it clear that no one can cross the Line of Control (LoC), because Pakistani forces can protect the country's boundaries, adding that now we have Al-Khalid tank, Augusta 90, while sooner JF-17 Thunder will be handed over to Pakistan Air Force.

The president said the defence of the country has been made impregnable and a comprehensive strategy is in place to ensure that it goes from strength to strength. Pakistan, he added, has also achieved much needed political stability for progress of the country. “There is an elected government and representatives of the people are present at all tiers of the legislature, from the national and provincial, down to the grass roots level.”

He renewed pledge to make Pakistan a democratic Islamic welfare state and urged who do not wish to see the country progress and prosper.

“If we analyse the international geo-political environment, it is apparent that countries economically, politically and militarily weak find it a struggle to exist as sovereign states on the world state,” he said and added that it was therefore a national duty to make Pakistan strong.

The president emphasised on the people to realise, as a nation, the importance of a strong, prosperous and progressive country.

  Nation celebrates Independence Day today     The nation will celebrate its 60th Independence Day on August 14, in a befitting manner with traditional zeal, enthusiasm and renewed pledge to make the country prosperous and strong.

The day will dawn with 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salute in the provincial capitals. Special prayers would be offered in mosques for the country’s prosperity and progress. Fateha will be offered for all those who sacrificed their lives in creation of the motherland.

The nation will join Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, who will hoist the national flag at a ceremony at the Convention Centre. Flag hoisting ceremonies would also be held simultaneously at the provincial headquarters.

The district headquarters and the Pakistani missions abroad will also hold flag-hoisting and other spectacular events on the day. Flag-hoisting ceremonies will be held at the Joint Staff Headquarters, the General Headquarters, the Formation Headquarters and the Quarter Guard of all units and the national anthem will be played. President Gen Pervez Musharraf will host a reception for the senior serving and retired officers at the Artillery Officers Mess Rawalpindi.

All government, semi-government and private buildings, roads, shops as well as houses have been colourfully decorated with buntings and flags. Various programmes, including rallies, processions and the colourful functions under the aegis of various public and private sector, social and political organisations would be held in all the cities of the country.

Educational institutions have also chalked out plans to hold special programmes to mark the day and to create awareness among the young generation about the motherland.

Television channels would air special programmes to highlight the significance of the day, while newspapers will publish special articles and features on the importance of the day. In FATA special programmes have been chalked out to celebrate the Independence Day. Kashmiris living across the Line of Control will also celebrate the Independence Day of Pakistan in a befitting manner.

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