Former Federal Information Minister Sherry Rehman at a media briefing in Islamabad. -AFP Photo

Islamabad Former Federal Information Minister and Central Information Secretary Pakistan Peoples Party, Ms. Sherry Rehman, has said that the government's decision to restore the deposed judges has provided new space and opportunity for the strengthening of democracy in Pakistan.
 
'The restoration of the deposed judges by the democratically-elected government has provided a unique opportunity for the whole nation to move forward with a renewed spirit of reconciliation,' said Ms. Rehman while talking to a segment of international media here today.

'It's a great day for the supremacy of democracy in Pakistan.'
 
Expressing her views on the Prime Minister's announcement, Ms. Rehman said, 'The Pakistan Peoples Party government has done well by responding to the people's voice.'
 
'Our democratic government has once again proven that it is the true representative of the people's will,' said the former Information Minister.

'The government's decision reflects the Pakistan Peoples Party's steadfast commitment to shape and implement a democratic and representative political agenda in the country.'
 
Ms. Rehman said that following the painful bitterness of politics of confrontation, the nation now needs 'a healing touch.'
 
'There is a need to end politics of confrontation and polarization,' said the former Information Minister. 'All democratic political forces of the country need to learn to accommodate and demonstrate flexibility on national issues.'
 
Ms. Rehman said that all national efforts must now focus on dealing with the major challenges confronting the country.
 
'We have a huge task ahead of us,' said Ms. Rehman. 'With a renewed commitment to reconciliation, Pakistan must now focus on tackling extremism and poverty that are threatening the stability of the whole country.'
 
Responding to a question on her decision last week to quit her portfolio as the Federal Information Minister, Ms. Rehman said that her decision was taken on a point of principle that has always been cherished by the Pakistan Peoples Party, to which she  stands fully committed.
 
'I am very much a part of the Pakistan Peoples Party,' said Ms. Rehman.

'Regardless of my differences on administrative matters of governance, I continue to adhere to my party's ideological position and manifesto for the people of Pakistan.'