Asif Ali Zardari wants the support of all the major political parties

The President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari has once again invited the opposition parties to support the government so that all the major parties can work together for the betterment of the country. Zardari said this during his speech on the death anniversary of former Prime Minister and President of the country, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. A massive procession was held in Garhi Khuda Bux last night. While talking about the on-going clash of the present government of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) with the Supreme Court of the country, Zardari expressed that he along with Prime Minister, Yousuf Raza Gillani and Aitzaz Ahsan are there in the court for the people of Pakistan, who have handed over the responsibility to PPP. Zardari said, "If I am fighting today, if (Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s lawyer) Aitzaz Ahsan is fighting in the Supreme Court, it is with the backing of the people. Pakistan is in the hands of the people, who can never be wrong." A strong verdict of the court is expected later this month against the Prime Minister of Pakistan as he has been charged for contempt of court. However, Zardari, who also happens to be the co-chairman of PPP, said that Gillani talks about the supremacy of the constitution and that is the reason why judiciary is against him. On top of that, Gillani backs the making of Saraiki Province and in Zardari’s opinion; some forces do not like this. "They are after Gilani not because he is loyal to me – he talks of the Constitution. He wanted to separate south Punjab from the seat of Lahore and that is his crime, and he is being punished for it," he said. PPP is currently heading a coalition government and has successfully enjoyed the support of most of the political parties in the parliament but in recent months, some parties have started to go against the government policies. Zardari expressed that he needs the support of all the major parties, if Pakistan is to have a prosperous future. "Today, I again urge the opposition, let us work together to steer the country out of internal and external challenges," he added. Zardari’s statements look quite ironic as the present government is surely one of the worst of the history of the country. http://www.newspakistan.pk