asrelated piecesoflegislation designed tocircumscribe political activity remain operational, aslongastroopsremainempowered toentertownships andaslongas political trialscontinue inoneformor.another. Thosearematte~s ofgraveand continuing concern, andwhatwouldotherwise beadismalsituation isrelieved only bythevisionandforbearance displayed byNelsonMandela andhiscompatriots in maintaining adialogue withthePretoria regimedespite longyearsofinjustice, oppression andincarceration. Mydelegation isdeeplyconcerned attherecentescalation intheprotacted violence intheprovince ofNatal. Thatcanprovetobeanobstacle tothe creation ofanappropriate climate forneg~tiations. Itisevenmoredistressing tonotethatcertain elements ofthepoliceandotherlaw-enforcement agencies are reportedly assisting, supporting andarmingthemembers oftheInkhata movement, Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld LibraryBM/8 A/44/PV.98 .28 (Mt.Marker, Pakistan) whichisdeliberately provoking violence intheregion. Thelackofimpartiality hasbecomeamajorimpediment totheachievement ofapeaceful set.\:',ementin Natal.Itisequally important thatthestateofemergency, whichcontinues tobe imposed inNatalprovince, beliftedforthwith andtroops ~ithdrawn fromthearea ortheirpeace-keeping functions clearly defined. TousinPakistan theevildoctrine ofAPart~ represents thevery a~tithesis ofourfaith. InIslamallmenareequalbeforeGod,regardless of race,colourorcreed. Intheeyebof,Muslims, andinthoseofallpeopleof conscience, theevilpractice of~artheid isnotonlyaflagrant violation ofthe basicrightsanddignity ofmanbutalsothesubversion ofourglorious religion. .: Equality, fraternity andthebrotherhood ofmanarenotonlyprinciples of, morality, humanity andcivilized behaviour; theyareanarticle ofourfaith. Pakistan hasalwayscondemned theabominable policit~s ofAPartheid andracial discrimination. Pakistan hasimposed comprehensive tradesanctions against South Africa, andnoPakistani transnational corporation isoperating inorhasany investments inSouthAfrica. Nolanding andpassagefacilities aregiventoSouth hfricanaircraft, andallourportsareclosedtovessels flyingtheSouthAfrican flag.Thesaleofarms,ammunition andalltypesofmilitary vehicles andother strategic goodstoSouthAfricawasbannedevenbeforetheadoption ofSecurity Council resolution 418(1977). Cultural, educational andsportsexchanges remain suspended. Thosemeasures willstayinforceaslongastheodioussystemof apartheid isnotfullydismantled andagovernment basedonthewishesofthe majority established. Itisourviewthatapartheid cannotbereformed: itmuvt beeradicated completely andinallitsaspects. Weareconfident thatthesupreme sacrifices ofthefreedom fighters ofSouthAfricawillUltimately resultinthe abolition ofapartheid andtherestoration ofthefundamental freedoms anJhuman rightsofthepeopleofSouthAfrica. Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld LibraryBM/8-------------------------- A144/PV.98 29-30 (Mr.Marker, Pakistan) Theconsensus adoption oftheDeclaration wasindeedatelling blowtothe apartheid systemandavitalmanifestation oftheunityofpurpose oftheworld community. Thatconsensus must?oemaintained inthestruggle forequality and I fr,eedom inSouthAfrica. Wemustnotallowtheimageofreformtohidethere&lity Iofthatdespicable relicofacruel co~onial age.Itisimperative thatthe struggle ofthepeopleofSouthAfricanotbecompromised byanyweakening ofthe I international resolve toputanendtooneofthedarkest chap~ers'in theannalsof humanhistory. ThereisaCzechproverb thatisparticular~y apposite inour I present situation. Itstates: "Donotpraisethedayuntiltheevening." Mr.ORDONEZ (Philippines): Allowmeattheoutsettoexpress my delegation'S deeppleasure atseeingMr.Garbapresiding againoverthe deliberations oftheforty-fourth session oftheUnitedNations General Assembly. Hehasbrought tothepresidency awealthofexperience andconsummate diplomatic skills. Hisgreatcountry, Nigeria, andhisdiplomatic careerhavebeen inextricably intertwined withthenoblestruggle against QPartheid. Weare confident that,withhiswisdom, thisresumed session onthequestion ofapartheid willhavefar-reaching effects onthefa~eofthepeopleofSouthAfrica. Theprocesses ofc~angehavebeensetinmotioninSouthAfrica, wherethe QPartheid systemobtains andremains. Weareatajuncture whereitisessential toexamine thesituation inthatcountry andassesstheprogress ofthe implementation ofthehistoric Declaration onApartheid.and itsDestructive
**Analysis**
The text is a speech delivered by a Pakistani representative to the United Nations General Assembly, focusing on the topic of apartheid in South Africa. The speech highlights the need for international action to end apartheid, condemns the system, and calls for the restoration of fundamental freedoms and human rights in South Africa. The speech also touches on the economic and trade sanctions imposed by Pakistan against South Africa. Given the context and content of the speech, it appears to be more focused on international relations, human rights, and political issues rather than economic or environmental topics.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations