Troika vow to defend democratic process

Updated at: 1721 PST, Monday, September 27, 2010 ISLAMABAD: A meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvaiz Kiyani on Monday expressed resolve to defend and protect the democratic process and to resolve all issues in accordance with the constitution. The meeting held here at the Presidency was presided over by President Asif Ali Zardari and lasted for over 90 minutes. Spokesperson to the president, Farhatullah Babar said the meeting reviewed the current situation obtaining in the country. The meeting also reviewed flood relief measures in the country and the ongoing fight against militancy. Security situation in the country and the region also came under discussion in the meeting, he said.