The country’s impression was badly affected by the events of May 9, President

Web Desk: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the perception of the country was badly affected by the events of May 9, and those responsible for the violence should be held accountable according to the law.
In his statement, President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the violent incidents of May 9 and said that on May 9, politically agitated mobs created havoc across the country and damaged government properties and military installations.
The country’s perception was badly affected by the events of May 9 and the violent events only served the interests of Pakistan’s enemies.
The attacks were an attempt to undermine the state writ, rule of law and institutions, those responsible for the May 9 violence should be held accountable in accordance with the law.
The President said that peaceful demonstrations and constructive criticism are the spirit of democracy, the constitution of Pakistan has given basic rights of assembly and expression which should be used responsibly according to the constitution and law.
He warned that he will not tolerate any attempt to incite violence by misusing fundamental rights.
Asif Zardari said that in responsible democracies, destruction and vandalism of state property for political gain has never been seen.
President Asif Ali Zardari expressed his pride in the armed forces and its institutions and said that the Pakistani armed forces are leading in the defense of the nation from various threats.
He said that Pakistan is already facing several challenges, and the irresponsible action of political forces affects the development process and adds to the socio-economic challenges.
The President said in his statement that the current political situation requires that all political parties work for tolerance, promotion of democratic values, political negotiations and guiding the nation in the right direction.
He said that political parties, parliament, media and civil society should strengthen democracy, promote rule of law, tolerance, political dialogue and culture of inclusion.
Expressing regret and condemnation of the malicious campaign on social media against the state institutions, the President said that there is a need to devise a mechanism to counter and discourage the campaign based on lies.
He said that instead of inciting the youth against state institutions, there is a need to use their talents in the interest of the country.