07-07-2011  11:14:05
Govt respects public mandate of other political parties, expects same: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jul 6 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday said the government will continue pursuing the policy of reconciliation and dialogue with all the political forces on the issues of national interests.He was talking to the President of PPP Women Wing, MNA Ms. Faryal Talpur and PPP Secretary General, Senator Jehangir Badar, who called on him here at the PM House on Wednesday evening.The prime minister said that the government respects the mandate of all political parties and expects the same, adding, the government believed in democratic norms and takes opposition’s criticism in a positive perspective.
The Prime Minister emphasized that democracy has been restored after a prolong struggle of all the democratic forces.
He stressed upon all the democratic forces to play their role in the promotion of democratic values and culture and strengthening of democratic institutions in the country.
The Prime Minister being the Senior Vice Chairman of PPP asked the party leaders to enhance public contacts and mobilize the party workers to participate in alleviation of difficulties of the masses.
Ms. Faryal Talpur MNA and Senator Jehangir Badar informed the Prime Minister about various steps being taken for mobilization of the party lines for the public welfare. They also discussed other party matters during the meeting.