ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Friday said that the elements who wanted to see clash among institutions would face disappointment.Talking to APP here, she said that strengthening of institutions lies in a consistent democratic system in the country.Pakistan Peoples Party is the symbol of stable and strong democracy, Dr Firdous said while expressing the confidence that the present government would complete its five-year democratic term despite numerous challenges.All the credit goes to the political acumen of President Asif Ali Zardari and reconciliation policy of Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, she added.
The minister said that the PPP government is following the vision of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto regarding politics of reconciliation in a successful manner.
The present government has introduced the culture of tolerance, reconciliation and respect for each other’s point of view, she added.
At present, Dr Firdous said there is no political prisoner in the country while judiciary and media are enjoying complete freedom. This is evident from the fact that the government is moving on the path to strengthen democracy, she added.
The Minister said future of people is very much linked to the flourishment of democratic institutions.She said that the Constitution of Pakistan is very clear on distribution of power among the institutions. Following of the Constitution by all, the institutions can meet the expectations of masses.
Dr Firdous said that supremacy of the Parliament can only nourish the nascent democracy. The way the democratic government responded to the external challenges and aggression is exemplary, she added.The minister said that Pakistan’s role cannot be ignored to ensure peace in the South Asian region.
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