Role of Political Parties &Civil Society for Upcoming Elections”
LFP Ghotki Chapter organized the Seminar on the topic of “Role of Political Parties & Civil Society for Upcoming Election” on April,15,2007
at Zain Restaurant, Ghotki. ![]()
Seminar was held which Mr. Naeemullah Kalwar started with the recitation from Holy Quran & responsibilities of anchor have been given to Mr. Wahid Bux.
Mr. Riaz Hussain Bhutto welcome to all participants in his introductory speech of LFP, He said that I am thankful to all participants especially Parliamentary members, Advocates, Journalists and other members of civil Society who has warmly participated, their participation is the path towards the real democracy, he further said that this is an inaugurated seminar of LFP at Ghotki district I wish it would play vital role. He further said that Liberal Forum Pakistan (LFP) is a dynamic force on the political scene with new ideas. The LFP is based on the liberal principles of freedom and responsibility, peace and tolerance, competition and equal opportunities, LFP is an independent and indigenous non party organization, which will raise awareness, train and empower citizen-oriented politicians and influence the political decision making process.
Mr. Abdul Latif Shah Advocate said that political parties are backbone of country their role is to achieve the basic needs of civil society members but currently the leaders of political parties working for personal interest, he said the common people are anxious for taking two times meal because of corrupt and undemocratic persons who are leading Pakistan.
Mr. Abdul Razaque Mahar, President Bar Association District Ghotki,
shared their views in seminar that Pakistan is facing crisis because the Vision of Mohammed Ali Jinnah has been demolished, he said the real democracy for the people of Pakistan is only being in dreams, this time is very much favorable for political parties to sensitize the people for promoting the liberal Values but unfortunately civil society members are far from politics because of absence of efficient leadership, political parties should be democratic then people will be gathered on their call.
Mr. Asif Khan LFP Chairman said that LFP is platform to make congregations on the cup of tea for political parties & civil society members; he said that In Pakistan democracy has been captured with the hands of army generals and agencies like freeze water which makes smell if the water would be free and flow then that would be purified just like real democracy he further said that it’s not possible to support military which are abolishing constitution and violating the human rights frequently, Liberal Forum Pakistan have conducted series of seminars over all in country but the mind of Sindhi people are liberal, also he said that we have arranged the seminars on women empowerment in which would be effective to eradicate social evils from civil society.
He shared his visit of
India at the offices of political parties that there is system among the political parties to manage the all-civic concerns. He said that in
Pakistan, political parties should change their motto and apposition should being united against dictatorship of Generals.
Mr. Jam Saifullah Khan Dharejo MPA, PPPP & Vice President of Sindh PPPP
Said that I wish the vote of excellence to Liberal Forum Pakistan those have conducted seminar in congested atmosphere where all parties draw together for the concern of civil society, he said that Journalists, Lawyers, Doctors, literary people and other member of civil society members have taken initiative for real democracy to mobilize the people, it’s unfortunate of Pakistan from it’s birth Military are dominant and directly involve in civic concerns which is not in their job only they have to go in barracks, further he said that devolution plan of General Parvez Mushraff’s is demolition plan which boost up to feudalism and strength bribery on grass root level. He said that PPPP wants fair and free elections in
Pakistan.
Finally the session of Questions and answers has been started Mr. Mandhal Shar President Sindh Hari Tahreek asked to Jam Saifullah Khan Dharejo that will PPPP implement the constitution of 1973? Mr. Jam Saif responded that sure! Raja Mujeeb, Ali Hassan Mahar participated in the session of Q& A speakers responded democratically.
Mr. Abdul Wahab Abbasi EX-Judge, Mr. Abdul Latif Bhutto Water Management Officer, Mr. Pawan Lal Advocate, Mr. Asghar Ali PPP Worker, Mr. Sikandar Al Lakho President PPPP Taluka Ghotki, Mr. Asghar Malhan District Vice President PML-N, Mr. Wazeer Ahmed Ghoto –MQM, Mr. Noor Hassan Khoso Journalist and other Advocates, Journalists and civil Society Members participated.
Report by
Riaz Hussain Bhutto
LFP Ghotki