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World must step forward to help Pakistan: Zardari
LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday called on the international community to provide Pakistan more resources to fight terrorism and facilitate development.
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Addressing a reception for eminent citizens of Lahore at Governor's House, the president said, “We have to persuade the world to give us the resources to take on the monster of terrorism.'

He said this century would “belong to Asia' and the world was looking towards Pakistan.
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“There is natural instinct in the nation of Pakistan to turn the odds in their favour ... it has been demonstrated by the people and political forces, including the Pakistan People's Party and Pakistan Muslim League, that they turn their weaknesses into strengths,' he said.

“Time and again, I have asked the world for a Marshall plan for Pakistan, like the one they had for Europe ... yes, they have not agreed as yet, but can I, will I make them agree? I can promise you that one day, they will come to our position. One day, they will realise that the route of all wars in Afghanistan goes through Pakistan,' he said, and assured the gathering that Pakistan wanted to help its neighbours and the region as an active participant in the war on terror.

“But they have to look at the situation with a regional outlook. The problems cannot be solved indigenously by Pakistan or any other country. It has to be a collective effort,' he said, and also called on national political forces to unite against terrorism. He reiterated that Pakistan wanted better relations and improved trade with neighbouring countries.
Posted by: Steve White 2010-01-18
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