PRESIDENT ZARDARI TO ADDRESS UN

The President of Pakistan, Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, had left for London on a three-day private visit to UK and on his way to the United States where he will address the UN General Assembly on September 25 next. Definitely, the President of Pakistan will touch national and international issues and discuss in detail the region security situation informing the world about the ground realities prevailing in the region. Besides delivering his important speech at the UN General Assembly, the President will meet the world leaders on the sidelines of the UN activities and exchanged views on world and regional affairs. Pakistan is one of the biggest stakeholders of the international peace and order and committed to play its destined role in making the world a better place to live amid acts of terrorism, wars and regional conflicts. In addition to it, Pakistan is the big victim of the world terrorism and lost more than 35,000 people, including soldiers and officers of the defence forces of Pakistan. The visit to USA by the President of Pakistan is important for this country breaking its increasing isolation in world diplomacy and explaining the point of view of the Government of Pakistan on world issues, including bilateral issues of Kashmir and problems with the neighbouring countries. Being a seasoned politician, President Asif Ali Zardari will use this visit in improving the economy of the country rechannelizing economic and financial assistance for major economic projects, including building huge dams and big power plants overcoming the power crisis in the country.