Islamabad: Asserting that he would continue to play his role despite the stiff opposition mounted by the mainstream political and religious parties, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on November 20 said one of the prime achievements of his rule was not succumbing to the pressure from India.

Addressing the nation over the television and the radio ahead of the election of Prime Minister on November 21, Musharraf said he would continue to play his role for the development and security of the country.

In his first address to the nation after the Oct 10 general elections, the military ruler said he has fulfilled all promises made when he took over power in a military coup in Oct 1999.

The achievements, he said, included holding of elections and promise to hand over executive power to Prime Minister in a day or two.

Outlining his foreign policy achievements, Musharraf said his government has upheld the honour and dignity of Pakistan and did not succumb to Indian pressure and highlighted the Kashmir cause at all international fora.

He said Pakistan also raised Islamic causes, apprised the world of the utility of religious institutions and raised the issue of Indian "atrocities" against Muslims in Gujarat at the UN.

He said his government was able to boost the prestige of the country at a very difficult time.

PTI