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Politicians want strong democratic system: PM

Dunya News

PM Raja Pervez Ashraf said the politicians can overcome the challenges under democratic system.

In an interview to the state news agency‚ Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf said the whole political leadership genuinely desires peace‚ prosperity and stability in the country under a strong democratic system.He said he would contact the political leadership to solicit their views on matters of national importance at an appropriate time.The Prime Minister said the recent consensus appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner is the physical manifestation of acumen and commitment of the politicians. Together we will overcome the challenges‚ with the same spirit.To another question‚ Prime Minister Pervez Ashraf said political continuity is vital to achieve political stability as it will generate desirable economic prosperity and social integration.He said democracy in Pakistan is strong and stable‚ because the people of Pakistan are fully convinced that solution to all ills is in pursuing a strong democratic setup.He said the current democratic era in the country is passing through an evolution and a degree of ups and downs are inevitable. However‚ he was optimistic that the system would get stable‚ with the passage of time.The prime minister said the holding of two to three general elections will make a qualitative difference in stabilizing democracy in Pakistan.The PM expressed the confidence that political leadership will stand as one if they foresaw any danger to democracy in the country.