Amid efforts to defuse the political crisis, former Pakistani premier Nawaz Sharif has attacked President Asif Ali Zardari for 'fighting democracy' and blamed his actions for the unrest in the country.

"Zardari is fighting democracy. Rather than fighting terrorism, he is fighting democracy... I think he is wasting his efforts on a futile exercise," Sharif said adding, it was a matter of time before the power of the people brought about a change in Pakistan.