Fighting for democracy since General Zia's martial law: Fazalur Rehman.

KARACHI -- President of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) and Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Maulana Fazlur Rehman said they had been struggling to uphold and strengthen democracy in the country since the martial law imposed by General Zia-ul-Haq.

He stated this while addressing a reference held to remember Sardar Attaullah Mengal (late) and his struggle for democracy, law and justice, and Balochistan at a local hotel here on Sunday.

Minister for Science and Technology Agha Hassan Baloch, Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal and others were also present on the occasion.

While paying rich tributes to Attaullah Mengal, the PDM chief said they would have to contemplate on how to make the country prosperous for the future of the young generation. "We have to make and implement comprehensive polices irrespective of the political damages to steer the country on the path to the development and prosperity."

He said some politicians played a considerable role in sapping democracy in the country for their own gains. However, he added, the remaining politicians were committed and serious in pulling the country out of authoritarianism and oppression.

Maulana said all the politicians had to work jointly for the supremacy of law and strengthening of democracy in the country.

He said the previous government of PTI froze the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

The PDM chief said the country was experiencing an unprecedented situation of monsoon rains and floods. The country had all resources which should be utilized for facilitating people and protecting their rights.

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said Attaullah Mengal was a man of political wisdom, who did politics of principals and vision.

He...