People must assist govt for restoration of peace, says Mamnoon

Dawn.com Published October 20, 2013

KARACHI: President Mamnoon Hussain on Sunday said that the people would have to lend a helping hand to the government in order to restore peace in the city of Karachi and arrest culprits , DawnNews reported.

He insisted that restoration of law and order in Karachi was vital for maintaining peace in the country.

He was speaking at the mausoleum of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, where he had gone to pay his respects.

During his visit, the president laid a wreath at the tomb of the Quaid and offered Fateha.

He was accompanied by the Governor of Sindh Dr Isharul Ibad, and Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah.

Speaking to the media, he added that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, during his visit with US President Barack Obama would discuss drone strikes along with several other matters.

"The prime minister has raised the issue of drone strikes many times," said President Mamnoon Hussain.

He further stated that the possibility of bilateral trade would also be discussed between the two leaders.

Moreover, with respect to India-Pakistan relations, he said that Pakistan wished for cordial relations with its neighbour and India should also adopt a positive attitude toward Pakistan.

Responding to a query regarding the rapidly increasing prices, President Mamnoon Hussain also stated that the government was working to stem the increase in prices, and said that progress in this regard would be made soon.

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Anees

Oct 20, 2013 02:02pm

Mr. President, let the government be proactive, take some initiative and people will start helping it.

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Salman Ahmad

Oct 20, 2013 03:45pm

don't really understand what they mean when they say people must assist... people have already put faith in the people selected - so what else you want? it's now your's and PM's job to devise a strategy that should be solid enough to deal with the challenge. you are just wasting time by talking crap... you don't know what to do.. so you put onus on the people.

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Ali

Oct 20, 2013 06:31pm

What a massive burden this President office is on tax payers money. Mamnoon's value add is zero but cost is in billions

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malick

Oct 20, 2013 10:22pm

President Mamnoon Hussain should act like a A president. He should not behave like politician. By replying Bilawal Dhamacca president,s intereference in politoics must be taken by SHC and apply restrictions like LHC on Zardari.

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Ahmed

Oct 21, 2013 12:29am

Agreed ; But rulers should also assist poor people by cutting down their lavish living on public money. Just count the number of relatives who went on recent Umrah trip and how much it cost the exchequer.

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NASAH (USA)

Oct 21, 2013 04:20am

"the people would have to lend a helping hand to the government in order to restore peace in the city of Karachi and arrest culprits" How about the GOVERNMENT lending helping hand to the PEOPLE -- to restore peace in the city of Karachi and arrest culprits - for a CHANGE. By the way what purpose do you serve as the President, sir for the hefty salary you draw at the public expense?

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