President says he is elected for 5 years
Staff Report

ISLAMABAD—President Pervez Musharraf on Monday underlined that Parliament has elected him President for five years stressing that he is performing his duties according to Constitution. President Pervez Musharraf expressed these views while talking to a delegation of US Congressmen in Aiwan-e-Sadr on Monday.
Well-placed Sources told that the meeting lasted for quite a while in which host of issues of bilateral interest were discussed in length on Monday. Democratic process is moving swiftly and according to norms. He urged he is a firm supporter of Democracy in country. He stressed the need that he wants strong and stable relations with US urging US to help Pakistan to overcome Energy crisis in the country. He assured US that new Government is committed and determined to wipe the menace of terrorism adding that war on terror will continue. He said that Pakistan has rendered numerous sacrifices in war on terror.
President Pervez Musharraf further told the US Congress delegation that he has fulfilled his promise regarding holding of free, fair and transparent polls in the country. On the other hand, US delegation assured President that US will keep on supporting Pakistan thick and thin in all the fields of common interest like Trade, Energy and other sectors respectively.
President Pervez Musharraf Monday stressing importance of political stability for economic growth and social development in the country said it will go a long way in efforts to fight terrorism and extremism.Talking to a five-member US Congressional delegation led by Congressman Adam Smith that called on President Pervez Musharraf at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President said the February 18 election had strengthened forces of moderation in the country.
President Musharraf emphasized the importance of a comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy containing political, socio-economic development, and security components. The President also stressed the need for forward movement on the initiative on Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZs), which has recently been submitted to Congress for approval.
The President also discussed recent political developments and Pakistan-US relations. He stressed the importance of maintaining a broad-based and long-term Pakistan-US relationship, marked by multifaceted cooperation in diverse fields including trade, investment, education and health. In this regard he particularly emphasized the need for enhanced market access.
The Congressional delegation underlined bipartisan view in the US about the importance of Pakistan-US relations and support for a long-term relationship based on mutual interests of the two countries. The Congress members appreciated Pakistan’s contribution to the fight against terrorism and expressed sympathy over the losses incurred in this endeavor.
Congressman Adam Smith (D-Washington) chairs the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities and also serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Other members of the delegation include: Congressman Mac Thornberry (R-Texas), Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-Arizona), Congressman Bill Shuster (R-Pennsylvania) and Congressman Mike Conaway. President Pervez Musharraf Monday stressing importance of political stability for economic growth and social development in the country said it will go a long way in efforts to fight terrorism and extremism.Talking to a five-member US Congressional delegation led by Congressman Adam Smith that called on President Pervez Musharraf at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President said the February 18 election had strengthened forces of moderation in the country.