Islamabad, Aug 14, SPA -- President Gen. Pervez Musharrafvowed to crush foreign terrorists in Pakistan as theIslamic country marked the 57th anniversary of itsindependence from British rule on Saturday despite reportedthreats of attack. On the eve of the anniversary, Musharraf appealed to Pakistanis to reject extremism and intolerance and "fight off elements who want to push Pakistan into darkness." "Some foreign elements are engaged in terroristactivities in Pakistan while some of our own people arefanning sectarian hatred," he said at a musical concertheld at the presidential palace late Friday. "I am confident that the government, with the activecollaboration of people, would crush such forces."--MORE1409 Local Time 1109 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/191807