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Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said in his message to the nation on 64th Independence Day that at this point of time we all require to face the challenges with national sovereignty, determination and strong will. The biggest challenge at the moment is rehabilitation of flood affected people, war against terror, economic and political stability.Prime Minister in his message said that we should be proud of the fact that our freedom struggle was fought along constitutional lines. Pakistan came into being through a political and democratic process. Unity, Faith and Discipline and unwavering confidence in the leadership epitomize the spirit of freedom movement which infused conviction among the Muslims in their destiny. Equipped with steel-like determination and will power, they achieved the ideal of Pakistan within a short span of seven years. We are celebrating our 64th Independence Day at a time when our country is up against many challenges of grave nature, the chief being rehabilitation of flood affectees, fight against terrorism, struggling economy and ensuring stability. The recent floods have wreaked havoc countrywide causing human causalities, damaging roads and telecommunication infrastructure and corps at massive scale. As per the United Nations assessment, the total damage done by these raging floods is more than the world suffered in Tsunami in 2004 and what Pakistan had to face in the aftermath of earthquake in October 2005. Similarly, terrorists and extremists are out to impose their exclusive conservative agenda on the peaceful Pakistani nation. Our national economy was hit hard by both the ongoing war against terrorism and natural disaster. Despite these challenges, the government and people of the Pakistan remain committed to protect their motherland. Howsoever, gave these challenges may be but our resolve and determination to take on these is greater. I have my complete faith and trust in our people. I am sure that together we can rise to the occasion with determination and will power, said Prime Minister Gilani.
