PM terms statements of retired army officers as conspiracy against democracy
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has termed statements of retired army officers as a conspiracy against the democracy, Aaj News report on Thursday.
Responding to a question regarding revelation by retired officers of intelligence agencies, while, briefing media persons after presiding over a special Sindh Cabinet, Prime Minister Gilani said that their comments cannot destabilise the government. He observed that political leadership needs to show political maturity (to counter such attempts).
He said that his party has rendered many sacrifices of its leaders and workers to reach this stage. “I feel that political leaders carry a huge responsibility of promoting democracy in the country,” he noted.
Replying to a question about the demand of MQM for a judicial inquiry into 1992 operation, he said that he was not aware of any such demand as he was abroad. However, he said that he will discuss this matter when he sits with the coalition partners.
Gilani said that he will soon invite chief ministers of all the four provinces to discuss the price situation in the country.
“Sindh Chief Minister has briefed me on the measures initiated to provide relief to the people regarding availability of essential items during Ramazan, law and order and other issues”, he added.
Responding to a question, he said that the government will provide latest weapons and equipment to enhance the capacity of police and law enforcing agencies.
To a question about Northern Areas package, the prime minister said that the people of Northern Areas are happy with this package. We do not take any such action without taking people into confidence. It was their long standing demand since the creation of Pakistan. They were demanding for their rights and we have given them their rights, he noted.
Responding to a query about the cut in US financial assistance for the rehabilitation of IDPs, he said that he was not in a position to comment unless he talks to the finance minister who has raised this issue with US authorities.
To a question about the performance of Sindh government, the prime minister said that they were doing their best in maintaining law and order. “I am satisfied. They are moving in the right direction,” the PM said
Replying to a question about the activity of an organisation Black Waters, he said it was disinformation.
He said that the coalition government was performing very well.
Talking of load shedding by KESC, he said that the government was preparing short, medium and long term policy to overcome energy shortages in the country.
Responding to a situation in Balochistan, the prime minister said that Balochistan was the priority of the present government. A committee for Balochistan has completed its work and the government will soon take decision in this regard.
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Yesterdays’ statement of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chohdry also supports the statement of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilanai. The Chief Justice gave their remarks, “Military Forces have no concern of public affairs. They are called only in the critical and difficult situations to help and support the people for their welfare.” I agree the statement of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani. I have read the news story. The retired military forces officials are trying to escape them from providing reports to the UNO Inquiry Commission for the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. On the UNO’s pressure they are afraid of being punishment and supporting unlawfully to the Pervez Musharraf’s government then and to involve in the assassination plan of Benazir Bhutto.
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