Islamabad , March 23 (Xinhua): Pakistan 's President Pervez Musharraf said Sunday that he would support the newly elected government.

Speaking at a military parade on the 68th Pakistan Day here, Musharraf said the new government would continue the fight against terrorism and work for economic development and political harmony.

" Pakistan has no aggressive designs against anyone. But we will maintain deterrence," he said.

The day was marked with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes in the four provincial capitals. Special prayers were offered in all mosques for solidarity and prosperity of the country.