In an era of violence and insecurity, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz is pleased with its progress toward unification and stability.
The establishment of an independent elections commission and the commencement of free and fair elections were huge steps forward. The formation of a coalition government with the Pakistan People’s Party furthered the PML-N objective of securing a representative majority. We feel that this will ensure the selection of a prime minister who shares the coalition’s vision for a strong Islamic republic.
The past weeks have not been without sadness. There have been setbacks. We share the sympathy of the international community regarding the deaths of President Musharraf, our Indian neighbors, two of the UN election monitors, embassy employees, and others.
And yet, we remain committed to overcoming these difficulties. It may not be easy, but we implore all to continue their patience as the PML-N works to unify Pakistan’s decision-making structure. To this end, the party has drawn both the PML-Q and FATA into talks, which have led to the suspension of martial law and a return of the rightful pre-November judiciary. We feel that the inclusion of FATA in the country’s political life will ease tensions along the Pakistani-Afghanistan border and reduce pressure from the international community.
We have worked with other countries and international agencies to assist in our recovery from economic crisis. We are thankful for China’s willingness to aid our efforts to reinstitute Pakistan’s civilian nuclear program. This will make great strides towards alleviating the country’s energy and gas shortages. In addition, the EU is providing economic assistance which is equally important to our inflation problem.
Kashmir continues to be a work in progress. We are making major strides to secure stability within our borders (as well as without).
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