Islamabad , Pakistan ( CNN ) -- Pakistani lawmakers on Monday passed a resolution supporting the country 's democratic system , a vote that came after weeks of public speculation and political intrigue about the possibility of a coup in the volatile nation . The vote came the same day Pakistan 's Supreme Court ordered Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to face a contempt of court hearing this week , a notice related to the government 's failure to reopen thousands of corruption cases against politicians and bureaucrats , including President Asif Ali Zardari . The resolution that was voted on Monday by the National Assembly , the lower house of Parliament , was put forward Friday by the Awami National Party . That party is part of the governing coalition led by Gilani 's Pakistan Peoples Party ( PPP ) . `` The army and the judiciary , they both have to protect democracy in Pakistan , '' Gilani said in a speech Monday night , after the vote . `` They ca n't remove democracy . They ca n't pack up the system . '' The resolution calls for support for the democratic system in general -- something a majority of lawmakers are unlikely to vote against -- without naming any political parties or individuals , suggesting that it was designed to bolster the government while avoiding the risk of hurting the prime minister or the PPP . `` This house endorses and supports the efforts made by the political leadership for strengthening democracy and reposes full confidence and trust in them , '' part of the resolution reads . Two days earlier , the embattled Pakistani president , Zardari , met with Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani -- a sign , some say , that shows tensions between Pakistan 's civilian and military leadership are cooling down . Zardari and Kayani met to discuss the `` current security situation , '' presidential spokesman Farhatullah Babar said . A second meeting between civilian and military leadership took place afterward , as Gilani convened the Cabinet 's defense committee . The meetings came a day after Pakistani and British official denied a report that Gilani had contacted the British High Commission to express fears that a military coup was imminent in his country . Officials from both countries said such a call never took place . Saturday 's meeting signaled an easing of tensions between the military and the president , said retired Brig . Mehmoud Shah . `` It 's a good beginning to soothe the tension that 's gripping the country , '' said Shah , a military analyst . `` It shows the two sides are prepared to talk and want the democratic system to move forward . '' During the prime minister 's meeting with leaders , he stressed that Pakistan 's sovereignty is non-negotiable , according to a news release . `` We would reject any approach that would tend to compromise our sovereignty , honor and national dignity , '' Gilani said . `` Our contribution and steadfast commitment to stability and peace at home and in our region is unquestionable and second to none. `` For Pakistan , there is a need for national unity , especially between the military and the civilian government , he said . `` Together in complete harmony with each other and other vital institutions we can change the country 's destiny and accord , its rightful place in the comity of nations , '' he said . Military officials did not immediately comment on the meetings and their outcomes . The military and the government have been locked in an uneasy standoff after allegations of a secret effort by the government last year to ward off a possible military coup by curbing the army 's power with Washington 's help . That compounded tensions created by the U.S. killing of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden on Pakistani soil in May , which deeply embarrassed the military , and NATO airstrikes in November that killed two dozen Pakistani soldier near the Afghan border , putting further pressure on relations with Washington . A Supreme Court panel also held a hearing Monday to investigate an unsigned memo sent to the Pentagon that allegedly called for Washington to help avert a military coup and curb the military 's powers . The memo enraged military leaders who are cooperating with the Supreme Court . The court is investigating to determine whether Zardari was aware of the memo . The government has denied involvement , but the Supreme Court 's eventual findings could threaten Zardari and his government . The president also faces pressure from the Supreme Court on another front . The court is pushing the government to pursue old corruption charges against thousands of politicians and bureaucrats , including Zardari . The politicians were granted amnesty by a decree issued by then President Pervez Musharraf in 2007 . In 2009 , the Supreme Court ruled the decree was unconstitutional , but the government has yet to pursue and reopen the cases . The Supreme Court is running out patience and last week threatened to censure the government if it did not taking action -- including the possibility of disqualifying Gilani .
NEW : People pass a resolution to ` ` democracy '' and the constitution . PM : Pakistan 's prime minister says the courts and police also must ` ` protect democracy '' The developments come after military and civilian leaders met over the issue .