PM Shehbaz Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Values, Parliamentary Supremacy on International Day of Democracy
In a message marking the International Day of Democracy, Pakistan's prime minister said the country remains committed to equality, justice and freedom.
ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan remains firmly committed to upholding the fundamental values of democracy, including equality, justice and freedom, as the country joined the international community in observing the International Day of Democracy, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP).
In a message issued on the occasion, the prime minister said the day provided an opportunity to reflect on the importance of democratic principles, APP reported.
The prime minister reaffirmed his government's commitment to parliamentary supremacy, according to the report.
The International Day of Democracy is observed annually on September 15, though the report from APP was dated September 14.
Further details of the prime minister's message were not included in the available excerpt of the report.
Sources
- PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to democratic values, parliamentary supremacy on Int’l day of democracy — APP (Pakistan)
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