Despite all the difficulties, the people of Pakistan are not disappointed with democracy: Murtaza Solangi

ISLAMABAD, Feb 08 (SABAH): Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has urged the people to diligently perform their national duty to vote. He said despite all the difficulties, the people of Pakistan are not disappointed with democracy. He appreciated the Election Commission of Pakistan for demonstrating responsibility for conducting the election.

He himself was the first person to cast vote in NA-46 constituency of Islamabad on Thursday morning. The Minister reached the polling station before 8:00 AM and cast the first ballot.                                                  

Speaking during the state-run TV’s election transmission on Thursday, he said around 120 million Pakistanis are requested to vote for a candidate or party of their choice as elections are the only way to take the country forward.                 

The Minister affirmed with satisfaction that continuity of democratic process has prevailed as all speculations about elections during entire tenure of the caretaker government stand rejected today.                                                    

The Minister said voting is a demonstration of patriotism as democratic future and prosperity of a country depends on it.