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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Economic situation is improving, PM Yusuf Raza Gilani

Islamabad :  Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that economic situation of the country is improving with the increase in exports, receipt of foreign remittances and enhanced foreign direct investment.
      He maintained that expected bumper crops of wheat and other cash crops would help to spare more funds to be utilized for the development and welfare of the general public.     The Prime Minister expressed these views while talking to Parliamentarians who called on him separately at his Parliament house chamber Tuesday.     The Prime Minister observed that the Government was focusing on the equivalent and simultaneous development of all the areas.      Referring to the drone attacks in Waziristan agency, he added that these attacks are counter productive and are causing hindrance in the development of the area. This aspect, he said has been conveyed to the coalition partners.     Mr.Ayaz Amir, MNA during his call on with the Prime Minister appreciated the initiative of the Government to help Afghan peace process during Prime Minister's recent visit to Afghanistan.      The MNA apprised the Prime Minister that railway's land in Chakwal was being encroached and suggested that the land may be temporarily allowed to be used as play ground for promotion of sports in the city.     Dr.Zil-e-Huma, MNA during her meeting with the Prime Minister appreciated the Government for paying special attention to the problems of Balochistan and taking special initiative for its development.      The Prime Minister directed the concerned to ensure that job quota for Balochistan in CDA shouldbe strictly observed like other departments and ministries.     Ms. Sherry Rehman, MNA discussed various aspects of the Prime Minister's visit to Afghanistan with him. Ms.Faryal Talpur discussed party matters with the Prime Minister during her call on.     The Parliamentarians apprised the Prime Minister about various development schemes in their respective constituencies.      The parliamentarians include Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, MNA, Mr. Changez Khan Jemali, MNA, Mr.Tasneem Qureshi, MNA, Mr.Mazhar Hayat Khan, MNA, Nawabzada Ghazanfar Gul, KH.M.Khan HOTI, MNA, Haji M. Mansha Khichi and Mr. Sajjad, MPA. PPI