‘Pak comes first, even if it costs me my popularity’

Referring to issue of deposed judges, the President, without going into details, said he knew that decision he had taken would have its effects, but he had to take it because it involved “serious issues”.

Speaking at an event here, he also reiterated his resolve to root out terrorism from the country.

“We have to break the back of terrorism and extremism and work for sustained economy to make Pakistan stronger and stronger,” he said.

“Killing of innocent people at the hands of terrorists and extremists through blasts and suicide attacks breaks my heart, but we have to fight them out,” he said adding, the menace would have to be overcome “through force” as there was no political solution.