Secretary General Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed here Wednesday said that extremism and terrorism are the most important challenge facing Pakistan and proposed to revise and redefine the 'National Security' paradigm.
He was speaking at a seminar on PML-Q election manifesto. Other PML-Q leaders including Information Secretary, Kamil Ali Agha, and Incharge Women Wing, Farrukh Khan were also present on the occasion who said that PMLQ pledged elimination of terrorism, education for all, better management of energy, employment for youth, empowerment of women, revival of economy and elimination of corruption.
Mushahid Hussain proposed establishment of 'National Security Council' along with an effective 'Counter Terrorism Strategy' executed through lead organization based in Prime Minister Secretariat. He also underlined the need for enhanced cooperation and synchronization of civil and military, center and provinces and within various law enforcement agencies. Citing Sri Lankan example he said that extremism can be eliminated through strong political will, a broad national consensus, getting media on board and support from international community.
He expressed concerns over deteriorating security situation during election campaign and said that on PMLQ request, interim government is going to hold a high level meeting with political parties to ensure safety and security of candidates and voters during the elections.
He also promised to form a special parliamentary committee to address all legitimate interests and concerns of free media including a comprehensive insurance policy for journalists.
Talking about the policy on energy crisis, Kamil Ali Agha said energy crisis in Pakistan has risen out of mismanagement and corruption. He said that additional 10 percent resources given to provinces in NFC award must have been given to energy sector to remove circular debt.
Briefing on Women Empowerment, Furrukh Khan informed that PMLQ has empowered women through allocating 33 percent seats in parliament. She said that party would establish women protection centers for poor, old aged and displaced women in all major cities.
Speaking as discussant, Dr Muhammad Islam, Dean Iqra University Islamabad said that majority of voters don't vote on the basis of manifestos and hence manifestos had little relevance in political dynamics of Pakistan.
He said that PMLQ manifesto had elements of ritualism and symbolism and emphasized on legacy of Pakistan movement. He also pointed the absence of rural area development in the manifesto.
Senior Analyst Lt-Gen (Retd) Talat Masood emphasized raising the conscious of people and holding parties accountable for their promises if they make false promises. He also pointed towards improving relations with the neighboring countries and promotion of bi-lateral and intraregional trade into manifestos.
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