Current Situation Demands Unified Response: MusharrafPakistani President Pervez Musharraf Sunday said the current situation facing the region demanded "a unified response" and Pakistan had proved to the world that it was for peace and against international terrorism.Speaking here to some editors and columnists, Musharraf said the need for national unity was never greater than today, stressing that the supreme national interest would remain uppermost while taking whatever steps necessary in the face of this situation. He expressed the confidence that the government, opinion leaders and the people of Pakistan "will be unfocused" at this critical time, saying, "we are alive to the gravity of the situation and know that in the lives of nations such situations do arise as require taking of important decisions." The media people extended their full confidence in the leadership of President Musharraf and assured that they would fully support the decisions being taken and to be taken by the president. They also appreciated the consultation process and hoped it would yield beneficial results for nation. |
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