Given The Right To A Free Ballot,

The Holy Book Calls Upon Muslims To Resist Tyranny. Dictatorships In Pakistan, However Long, Have, Therefore, Always Collapsed In The Face Of This Spirit.

I Am Constitutionally Competent To Contest The Elections.

The Forces Of Moderation And Democracy Must, And Will, Prevail Against Extremism And Dictatorship. I Will Not Be Intimidated... Despite Threats Of Death, I Will Not Acquiesce To Tyranny, But Rather Lead The Fight Against It.

The Next Few Months Are Critical To Pakistan's Future Direction As A Democratic State Committed To Promoting Peace, Fighting Terrorism And Working For Social Justice.

Through Democracy We Can Address The Basic Needs Of The People, Involve Them As Participants In Planning And Restore The Authority Of The Government.