Memon urges unity for fighting pressing national challenges

Former Federal Minister and Senator, Nisar A Memon on Tuesday urged all the political parties to set aside their personal differences and refrain from fostering divisiveness in society to stand united as nation in the fight against terrorism.

In a Eid felicitation message issued here, the veteran politician and senior civil society member commenced his message with the verses of Holy Quran: “As we celebrate Eid, may Allah accept our fasting, prayers, charity and all the good deeds He made it possible for us to perform during the blessed month of Ramazan, as ordained by Him in the Holy Quran – Surah Al-bakarah 2:85 – and in accordance with Sunnah.”

Memon said the motherland is currently facing unprecedented challenges. “In these times, let us recall the teachings of Quaid-e-azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, emphasizing Unity, Faith and Discipline and recommit ourselves to actions to save Pakistan,” he said.

As an ordinary citizen, he said he urged the federal, provincial and local governments to immediately withdraw all politically motivated cases. Furthermore, he called upon them for release of all individuals held under administrative orders, both from police stations and prisons so that they can celebrate Eid with their loved ones. “This will create an enabling environment for us to come together and address our challenges, turning them into opportunities for social, political and economic progress.”

The newly elected Senate, National and Provincial Assemblies must uphold their oath to defend and work in accordance with the Constitution, implementing it in its true spirit, he said, adding, “All constitutional bodies should act strictly within the confines of the law and Constitution, setting aside partisan and ethnic biases to build a self-sufficient independent nation.”

The authorities concerned must ensure the safety of our children in schools, citizens on the streets, soldiers on the borders and law enforcement agencies both on and off duty, towards required security within the country.