Report: ANI Correspondent:
QUETTA –Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Balochistan General Secretary Jamal Shah Kakar announced the establishment of the “Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif International Civil Award” during a ceremony held at Governor House Quetta.
Addressing the gathering, Jamal Shah Kakar said democracy was not merely the name of elections but a thought, an attitude and a continuous struggle. He said the right of people to choose their representatives, supremacy of the Constitution, respect for Parliament, tolerance of political differences and acceptance of the voters’ verdict were fundamental democratic principles.
He said the award had been named after PML-N leader Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and would be presented annually to personalities from Pakistan and around the world who had made political sacrifices for the respect of Parliament, supremacy of democracy and the principle of “Vote Ko Izzat Do”, besides rendering outstanding public services.
Jamal Shah Kakar reiterated the commitment to promoting democratic values and public service.
