KARACHI: Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Friday said that there was no connection between the arrest of former senior superintendent of police (SSP) Rao Anwar and the decision to replace Sindh Inspector-General (IG) Allah Dino Khowaja. Addressing the media after laying a floral wreath at the mausoleum of the Father of the Nation, the CM said that everyone has to play a role for the betterment and progress of democracy in the country. “Today, all Pakistanis should vow to work towards the country’s progress,” he added. Shah said that because of the importance of the day (Pakistan Day), he did not want to further comment on the matter of Rao Anwar’s arrest or Sindh IG’s transfer/posting. He said that 2018 was the year of general elections and the future of Pakistan lied in democracy. He urged the people of the country, particularly the people of the province, to participate in election process and elect their true representatives, particularly those who have served them and who have upheld their rights. “We have to strengthen democracy and democratic institutions -this is demand of Pakistan Day,” he said. Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair said, “Today is the day we should vow to continue Jinnah’s vision and mission. A lot of work has been done in Sindh to restore peace and stability. Armed forces and all law enforcement agencies of the country need to play their role in the restoration of peace and stability to the country.” He said that the spirit and unity of March 23, 1940, was unprecedented and now once again the nation needed to demonstrate similar rigour to steer the country out of its different challenges. Zubair said that March 23, 1940, was a historic day on which Pakistan Resolution was passed. The resolution set a direction for creation of Pakistan and ultimately the goal was achieved with an organised struggle led by Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Published in Daily Times, March 24th 2018.