Addressing a reception held for leading citizens of Lahore at the Governor House, the President said, "We have to convince the world to give us the resources to take on the monster of terrorism."
Pakistan is facing numerous challenges, he said adding this century will belong to Asia and the world is looking towards Pakistan.
"There is a natural instinct in the nation of Pakistan to turn the odds in their favour and it has been shown by the people and political forces including PPP and PML that they turn their weaknesses into strength," he remarked.
He said, "Time and again I have asked the world for a Marshall Plan for Pakistan like the one they had for Europe."
"Yes, they have not agreed as yet but can I, will I make them agree? I can promise you that one day they will come to our position. One day they will realise that root of all the wars in Afghanistan goes through Pakistan," he added.
He assured that Pakistan would want to help its neighbourhood and the region as an active participant in the war against terrorism.
"But they have to look at the situation with a regional outlook. The problems cannot be solved indigenously by Pakistan or any other country. It has to be a collective effort," the President stressed.
President Zardari said he is dreaming of a Pakistan in which investors come from all over the world to set up projects.
He reiterated that Pakistan wanted better relations and more trade with its neighbouring countries.
He urged all the political forces to unite together in the war on terrorism.
He said people of Pakistan today stand shoulder to shoulder with their brothers in army, police and the paramilitary forces.
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