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Tuesday, July 30, 2013
I will be symbol of federation: MamnoonLAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) presidential candidate Mamnoon Hussain said on Monday that he will be the symbol of federation.
“The new president will be elected democratically,” he said while addressing the media. Hussain added that he would resign from his party post if he gets elected as president. Talking about Pakistan Peoples’ Party’s (PPP) boycott of the election, he said, “There are cases pending against the PPP in the courts and they are afraid the rulings in the cases might go against them. They are targeting the courts by boycotting the presidential elections.”
On the accusation that he is being appointed like former president Rafiq Tarar, he retorted, “What was wrong with Rafiq Tarar? He served the Presidency well.” Hussain said that the role of the president is to make important decisions on the advice of the prime minister. “If a president serves as a facilitator by following the law and the constitution, what is the problem with that?” he questioned. The PML-N presidential candidate said, “I went to the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) to secure votes for the presidential elections because I as a candidate want to keep an open mind.” He said that there was no point in going to the PPP for the same because the elections are being contested against them. Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said the PML-N assembly members would ensure thumping success of Mamnoon Hussain. agencies
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk