Govt to work with political allies on PML-N proposals: Gilani
ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Tuesday said the government will work with other political parties to pursue the 10 point agenda proposed by PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif through a letter to him. Talking to mediamen here after an inauguration ceremony of OIC village and designation of Abrarul Haq as OIC humanitarian ambassador, the Prime Minister said the leaders of parliamentary parties will guide and assist the government as it works on the agenda.
To a question about reports of pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for privatization of institutions, he said the government will do things which are in the interest of the country.
Gilani said the government is representative of people and will do everything within its resources to provide relief to masses.
He said it is nothing unusual if his family comes under criticism.
He said a parliamentary committee is looking into the Hajj scandal and PML-N members who levelled accusations will appear before it and then the report will be put before parliament. The matter is also subjudice before the court, he added.
To a question about the statement of Pope Benedict on blasphemy law, Gilani said the government will follow laws of Pakistan and he has already categorically stated that there will be no change in the law.
He urged media to be responsibile and said controversy on blasphemy law should be stopped.
He said Interior Minister will make public the investigation into assassination of Governor Punjab late Salman Taseer.
The Prime Minister said the stakeholders who have reservations on the revision of petroleum products could hold meetings with Finance Ministry on the issue.
He said he respects chief of JUI-F Maulana Fazlur Rehman and the government will work with others to find solution to problems.