Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said that Pakistan would now allow any country to become “Chaudhry” of the region.
Replying a question regarding the statement of US Secretary of State
Hillary Clinton that her country wants to see the leading role of India
in the region, Prime Minister Gilani said that Pakistan does not accept
any Chaudhry in the region, adding that Pakistan could not bar any
person’s personal views.
Talking to media persons here on Saturday, he said the incidents of
target killings in Malir area of Karachi is a provincial matter,
however, he has sought a report in this regard by the Sindh government.
Prime Minister Gilani said that we respect the mandate of the
provinces and it is their responsibility to protect the life and
property of the people.
Replying to a question regarding resignation of the MQM ministers
the Prime Minister said their resignations have not so for been
accepted and they still have the status of ministers.
About the performance of the Pakistan Railways, the Prime Minister
said he has already directed the Finance Ministry to meet the
requirements of Railways, adding that the sum, which is in billions of
rupees have been released to meet the needs of the railway.
To another question regarding the arrest of Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fahi in
the United States, Prime Minister Gillani said Mr. Fahi has great
services for the cause of Kashmiris. He belongs to the Occupied
Kashmir. Answering a question regarding the alleged relations of Dr Fai
with ISI, he said he will comment on his arrest after having the facts.
Answering a question regarding the reinstatement of NICL corruption
case chief investigation officer Zaffar Ahmed Qureshi, Prime Minister
Gilani said that he would soon inform the Supreme Court about his
reaction over the matter.
He said that on the previous sessions of the parliament he had
instructed hi party’s chief whip and members to ensure the quorum of
the NA and Senate sessions, adding that I personally reached Pakistan
by cutting short the UK visit to participate in the sessions.
He said that the suggestions given in the recent sessions of NA and Senate would be consider these suggestions.
Prime Minister Gilani directed the Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez
Sheikh that he should take action against FBR officials for presenting
wrong facts about the target of the revenues of the country.
Meanwhile addressing the 13th Annual Award Ceremony of National
Highways & Motorway Police Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani
said that the Government is committed to providing safety and security
to the people.
The Prime Minister said the government treats menace of terrorism as
the most daunting challenge facing our state and the society. We will
do everything we can to empower and enable the National Highways and
Motorway Police to combat it. He lauded the services of those who have
laid down their lives in the line of duty. He said their sacrifices
will not go down in vain as they strengthen our resolve to fight this
menace to the very end.
Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said enforcement of law is always seen as a
strict and rigid practice but the Motorway Police is proving to be the
soft face of the Government in implementing the law. He said it is
quite pleasing to know that the effectiveness of the friendly culture
introduced by this force is bearing results in the form of decrease in
accident rates, traffic violations and serious crimes on our highways. SANA
