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LAHORE, Dec 21 (APP): Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Sunday stressed that Pakistan urgently needs a “charter of politics” to ensure political maturity, stability and national progress.
He was addressing a seminar held at Aiwan-e-Iqbal on the 53rd martyrdom anniversary of Khawaja Muhammad Rafique Shaheed.
The law minister said the proposed charter was not for any individual or political party, but solely for the beloved homeland. He remarked that those who had played with the fate of the country were no longer hidden from the public.
The minister emphasized the need to adopt a positive attitude towards criticism, promote tolerance, and listen to political opponents.
He said such events highlight the personality and sacrifices of great leaders, adding that Pakistani politics has produced many illustrious names, with Khawaja Muhammad Rafique Shaheed shining as a bright star among them.
Paying tribute, he said Khawaja Rafique Shaheed always raised his voice for truth and followed a path rooted in love for the homeland, politics, and the common citizen. “He left this world like a brave man,” he added, noting that politics is a continuous process that demands wisdom and patience.
The minister observed that Pakistan had witnessed extremism in politics and said it was the responsibility of politicians to address issues with prudence. He warned that extremism and violence should not be allowed to chart their own course in political affairs.
Stressing the present challenges, Azam Nazeer Tarar said Pakistan today needs dialogue, political stability and economic stability. “Without these, progress is not possible,” he said, adding that Khawaja Rafique Shaheed sacrificed his blood in the struggle to eliminate fascism from the country.