Govt, judiciary not at loggerheads: Kaira

Federal Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira, rejecting the rumors of confrontation, said that government and judiciary were not at loggerheads. We are not at loggerheads with anyone, he said.
Talking to media in a ceremony of Lahore Chamber of Commerce, Kaira said that media played an important role in the restoration of democracy. He said that Dr. Aafia case was appeared in Musharraf government. He said that terrorism was the biggest problem of Pakistan.

Govt. not afraid of anyone: PM Gilani

Staff Report

LAHORE: The government is not afraid of anyone, said Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Saturday.

PM Gilani said that the present government, Pakistan Peoples Party, came into power after a long struggle. He said that the term of the government is for five years, asking who will unite the country if the present government is being removed.

Addressing Lahore Chamber of Commerce, PM Gilani said that political stability is necessary for economic progress. SAMAA

Political stability vital for economic development: PM

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said that it was imperative for economic development to have political stability in the country.
Addressing a ceremony organized for Achievement Award 2010 in Lahore Chamber of Commerce, the PM said that 2008 elections were held after great struggle and he was the first PM elected unanimously. He said that no compromise would be made on principles. He said that democracy was achieved after long battle and he promoted politics of reconciliation. He said that Musharraf was forgiven when he resigned and it was up to people to hold him accountable. He said that orders of judiciary would be implemented.
Talking to Dunya News, senior analyst Najam Sethi said that it was time for the PM to come forward and reject the rumors of government change. He said that meetings of PPP leaders were held in which the PM had accepted that they had committed some mistakes. The PM made clear two things that they had committed some mistakes and they would try to settle differences within PPP.
Talking to Dunya News, senior journalist Mushtaq Minhas said that all the things the PM talked about were correct but he didnt mention his mistakes in the speech. It seemed he answered the questions of party leaders who started raising fingers on him.

Traders And Industrialists Have Efforts For Positive: Shahbaz Sharif

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan :- Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that traders and industrialists have made commendable efforts for national development and prosperity and played an effective role in every hour of need. He said that Punjab government has provided a favourbale atmosphere for the promotion of industrial and trade activities and maximum facilities are being offered to industrialists for this purpose. He said that various projects for energy generation through hydel power and coal are being implemented in the province. He said that by giving another cheque of Rs.one crore, Lahore Chamber of Commerce has fulfilled its promise of donating Rs.5 crore for the relief and rehabilitation of Swat affectees.

This was stated by him during a meeting with office-bearers and members of executive committee of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry at Chief Minister’s Secretariat, here today. President Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mian Muzaffar Ali, Senior Vice President Tahir Javed Malik and Vice President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh were present on the occasion.  The Chief Minister said that Punjab government is implementing a comprehensive strategy for the promotion of industrial and investment sector and Investment Board has been activated for this purpose. He said that industrial and trade sectors can be promoted only through overcoming energy crisis, therefore, various projects for generation of energy through hydle power and coal are being implemented. He said that 120 megawatt power will be generated through Taunsa Barrage Hydel Power Project. He said that government is paying special attention to the promotion of vocational education and a comprehensive plan is being evolved for vocational training with the consultation of industrialists and traders. He said that a skilled workforce will be developed in accordance with the market needs so that lakhs of students acquiring various skills could get jobs in industrial institutions. He appreciated the humanitarian spirit of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry and said that Punjab government will set up a modern hospital equipped with the latest medical facilities for Swat affectees and negotiations are being held with NWFP government in this regard.

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Traders And Industrialists Have Efforts For Positive: Shahbaz Sharif was first posted on August 31, 2009 at 6:46 pm.
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