Pakistan: Survival of state lies in democracy

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Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf

has said that decision about future government will only be made by people of Pakistan through a free, fair and transparent election there is no need to fear of any consequences, adding that PPP would accept the decision of people through votes and it is true democracy. Addressing the ceremony of cheques distribution amongst the deserving families under the Benazir Income Support Program here on Friday, he said we will go into the court of the people and their decision will be fully endorsed. The Prime Minister said he believes the survival of this country only lies in democracy, free and fair elections and in respecting the aspirations of the people. Prime Minister Pervez Ashraf said that the development of the consensus on the election of the Chief Election Commissioner was the first step towards the holding of free elections. Other phases will also be completed with the same spirit and intent. He said nobody should have any confusion or concerns on the matter. Turning to the different initiatives launched by Benazir Income Support Program, the Prime Minister said programs like Waseela Haq Waseela-e-Sehat and insurance scheme have been launched to help the oppressed segments of the society stand on their own feet. He said the program launched on the name of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto has become a role model for the entire world as it is providing financial assistance to the deserving people on merit irrespective of their party affiliation. He expressed the confidence that the future governments will continue with this program for the betterment of the poor families. Pervez Ashraf said that around one hundred thousand families are getting help from this program. He said currently six million people are benefiting from this program and it will be further expanded with completion of poverty survey. Under this program, an education program is being launched with the financial assistance of the UK for the education of three million poor children. He was confident the program will bring revolution in the lives of the people. The Prime Minister further said that almost half of the population of Balochistan is benefiting from various schemes of Benazir Income Support Program. He said Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan as far as its geography is concerned and future of the country lies in that province. Later the Prime Minister distributed checks of one hundred and fifty thousand rupees among women selected under Waseela Rozgar Program. He also distributed debit cards and Life Insurance Certificates among various participants.