2:18 AM
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Monday that return of President Asif Ali Zardari to Pakistan has ended all rumours and foiled attempts of those who were creating chaos and instability.
Talking to the television channels, the Minister said the President was committed to the nation and he returned due to the prayers of the people.
She criticised those who opened their rumour making factories and created political instability and damaged economic activity in the country.
The Minister advised the media to play a responsible role and help the institutions in performing their obligations within the ambit of the constitution.
She said those who were spreading rumours about the health of the President undermined interests of the country at a time when the nation needed unity.
“Now if these elements have any moral courage then they should seek forgiveness from the nation,” she added.
She said Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and its leadership had always faced challenges and would go away from the country and would always remain with the people of Pakistan.
She pointed out that despite not having a majority, PPP took along its allies and pursued the policy of reconciliation due to which the parliament has been able to complete its four years.
She said those elements that were raising the issue of President’s absence will now be disappointed.
The Minister appreciated the leadership of President Zardari in protecting interests of the country.
She said PPP had been relying on the doctors of the President for providing information to the media.
She urged media and civil society to work with the government in promoting democracy and countering conspiracies at the international level.
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