Blasphemous acts endanger world security: Zardari

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NEW YORK: President Asif Ali Zardari, while addressing the UN General Assembly on Tuesday evening, expressed the strongest condemnation of the acts of incitement and hate against the faith of billions of Muslims of the world and the Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him). He called upon the international community not to become silent observers and criminalise acts that destroy the peace of the world and endanger world security by misusing freedom of expression. He said Pakistan moved the United Nations to immediately address in earnest this alarming concern and the widening rift to enable the comity of nations to be one again. The president said globally Pakistan faced enormous challenges. "But with collective efforts and commitment we can provide a better future to our people. We must work to end poverty. We must work to protect the planet, and mitigate against climate change. We must ensure equal rights to all peoples, and protect the weak and vulnerable. We must pursue justice and fairness for all people. We must pursue the peaceful settlement of international disputes. We must save our current and future generations from the horrors of war," President Zardari said. He maintained that Pakistan's engagement with the United Nations lay at the heart of these goals. "We are proud of going above and beyond the call of duty in fulfilling our international responsibilities. Pakistan has consistently been among the top UN peacekeeping troop contributors for many years. Today, over 10,000 Pakistani troops proudly wear the UN Blue Helmets in the service of our brothers and sisters around the world," the president highlighted.

President says PM must face SC; Gilani disagrees

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari Saturday said that the former prime minister had appeared before the court out of respect, the incumbent should also follow the suit, but ex-PM Gilani was of the view that this time PPP should change the strategy, Geo News reported.
President Zardari said this in a high-level meeting held here at the Presidency.
Ministers and senior leaders of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) attended the meeting.
According to sources, former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, begged to differ with the President regarding the appearance of Raja Pervaiz Ashraf before the court.
“This time Prime Minister should not produce himself before the court, party leadership should give second thoughts to it, otherwise they would have another Gilani”, said former PM.
Many senior ministers put their weight behind Gilani’s suggestion of not letting the PM meet a fate same as former prime minister’s.
On the other hand an adamant President Zardari said that he was well aware of the possible outcome, but prime minister’s not appearing before the court would leave a bad impression.
He added that the ultimate beneficiary of this whole ordeal would be the government.