Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said that Pakistan sincerely desires for peace and
stability in Afghanistan and will extend all possible support to the
Afghan led reconciliation peace process. He assured that Pakistan is
committed to create conducive environment for meaningful negotiations
leading to peace and stability in Afghanistan.
The Prime Minister was talking to Foreign Secretary, Salman Bashir
at the Prime Minister’s House here on Saturday, who called on him to
apprise about his recent visit to Afghanistan for the Trilateral Core
Group meeting.
The Foreign Secretary has informed the Prime Minister that he has
also called on the President Hamid Karzai who conveys his good wishes
for the President of Pakistan and the Prime Minister. He also apprised
about his discussion with the Afghan leadership on the Bilateral
Agreements on Joint Commission between Pakistan and Afghanistan after
Trilateral Core Group meeting.
Meanwhile in meeting with former minister Nazar Muhammad Gondal,
Prime Minister said that the Government’s primary focus is on provision
of relief to the masses. He maintained that the provisions taken in
budget will help check inflation and bring down commodities prices
within the reach of common man. Government has also planned to increase
the number of Utility Stores in all Union Councils before the onset of
Ramadan, he added.
The Prime Minister observed that Government is cognizant of the
rising energy demands in the country. Various short and medium term
measures, he added, have already been taken to bridge gap between
demand and supply. Energy conservation measures are also being taken to
mitigate the shortage as a short-term measure, he maintained.
Mr. Nazar Muhammad Gondal congratulated the Prime Minister on clear
victory of PPP in Kashmir elections. He also apprised the Prime
Minister about on-going development schemes in his constituency.
Meanwhile Abdul Rauf Chaudhry, Secretary Establishment, who is
retiring on 6th July 2011 paid a farewell call on the Prime Minister
Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani.
The Prime Minister commended Mr. Abdul Rauf Chaudhry for his
services as a civil servant while working in various capacities during
his tenure of duty.
He also wished him well for his future endeavours. Mr Abdul Rauf
Chaudhry thanked the Prime Minister for his guidance and support during
discharge of his duties. SANA
