Martial law increased terrorism, extremism in country: Shehbaz Sharif
12th October is being observed as Black Day to condemn toppling of Sharif government in 1999.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif in his message on Wednesday said 12th of October 1999 is a black day in the political history of Pakistan when a dictator toppled the people’s elected government and dismantled the progress and prosperity of the masses.
He said that the activists of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) always gave valuable sacrifices for the restoration of democracy.
CM Punjab said that democratic and military leadership are collectively waging a war against terrorism.
12th October is being observed as Black Day to condemn toppling of a constitutionally elected government of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif by military dictator Pervez Musharraf in 1999.
It was on this day when Pervez Musharraf abrogated the constitution and arrested the elected Prime Minister who had come to power with two-thirds majority.
The dictator also victimized PML-N leaders and other political parties by initiating cases against them.
The day is being observed to highlight role of democracy in resolving the national issues with consensus.
