Prosperity of Pakistan lies in eradication of terrorism: Zardari

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday said the eradication of terrorism and sectarianism from societies can bring development and prosperity to the country and the entire Islamic world. In his message on the Shahadat of Hazrat Imam Hassan (may Allah be pleased with him), the President stressed the need for following the teachings of the great Shaheed based on piety and abstinence from evil deeds. President Zardari mentioned the saying of the Last Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (May peace be upon him) who said: "Hassan and Hussain (may Allah be pleased with them) are the heads of heaven's youth. Their friend will be my friend and their enemy will be my foe." He said Hazrat Imam Hassan (may Allah be pleased with him) declined to accept the rule of power and worked for the honor of his Grandfather's religion. He expressed satisfaction over the efforts of Markazi Imam Hussain Council for holding a conference on the Shahadat of Imam Hassan (may Allah be pleased with him) on February 13, to be attended by scholars and religious leaders from all schools of thought.