Nawaz vows to foil plot against democracy

KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Mian Nawaz Sharif said Tuesday that his party would foil every plot aimed at destabilizing democracy in the country.

Addressing a news conference after chairing the meeting of the party’s Organizing Committee here, Nawaz Sharif said there was no conspiracy against President Asif Ali Zardari, but added the PML-N would resist any such move even before the government.

He, however, cautioned that undemocratic attitude of the rulers could pose threat to the democracy. The former premier said those talking about the conspiracy against democracy are in the government. They should take actions against such elements, said Nawaz.

The former premier urged President Zardari to explain whom he was facing threat.

“We need to learn a lesson from the past, he said, adding survival of both PML-N and PPP is in the best interest of democracy.”

To a question, he clarified that the repeal of 17th Amendment was not meant for becoming prime minister for the third time.