PR No.70
PRESS RELEASE
TWELVE PAKISTANI COMPANIES TO ATTEND INTRADE MALAYSIA 2010
Islamabad: 8th November, 2010.Pakistan with twelve booths is participating in a big way in the INTRADE Malaysia 2010, one of Malaysia’s premier International trade exhibition, to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 9-11th November, 2010, says a press release received heretoday from Malaysia.
While giving the details, the commercial counselor for Pakistan High Commission in Malaysia, Mr. Wajiullah Kundi said in Kuala Lumpur, today that so far twelve firms have confirmed their participation in the exhibition representing sectors such as ladies apparel, handicrafts, shoes, jewelry, bed linen, health products, hand-made carpets, furniture, ladies designer dresses and surgical instruments.
The High Commissioner for Pakistan in Malaysia, Mr. Masood Khalid while expressing satisfaction over Pakistan’s participation said that INTRADE Malaysia provides an ideal gateway for participant companies to access the growing markets of ASEAN and surrounding regions.
He urged the business community of both the countries to frequently participate in exhibitions, conferences and trade fairs held in Pakistan and Malaysia to explore, capitalize and benefit from abundant unexplored business, trade and investment opportunities between the two countries. He urged the Malaysia businessmen to participate in Expo Pakistan 2011 being held in Karachi, next year.
INTRADE Malaysia organized by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) from 9-ll November, 2010 is the fourth consecutive event, and both foreign and local companies in several industry clusters including Food & Beverages, Electrical & Electronics, Wood-based Products, Building Materials and Services are expected to attend.
INTRADE Malaysia 2010 will also provide virtual buying and selling opportunities to the participants by linking to the exhibition, buyers from around the world, through an IBM program from MATRADE’s overseas offices and was expected to draw more than 1000 quality international buyers from over 60 countries to the exhibition through this linkage.
INTRADE Malaysia will also organize 4G' KL International Trade Forum (KLITF) 2010 to provide an avenue to the exhibitors and buyers to benefit from information regarding latest developments taking place to promote international trade.
**QB/Ahmad**
PR No.71
PRESS RELEASE
IQBAL’S DAY WILL BE CELEBRATED WITH GREAT ZEAL AND ENTHUSIASM
Islamabad: 8th November, 20109th November will be celebrated as Iqbal’s day with traditional fervor and zeal and there will be a general public holiday through out the country. Pakistan Television and Radio Pakistan will telecast/broadcast special programme relating to his life and achievements. National flag will be hoisted on all principal government buildings. Their will be special exhibition of books and relics at Iqbal Museum Lahore, National Museum Karachi and Iqbal Manzil Sialkot. Cinema houses will make arrangements to screen documentary films on Iqbal’s life. The academy of Lahore will arrange a book exhibition on this day. The traditional ceremony of change of guards will also take place on the mazaar.
PR No.72
PRESS RELEASE
President Condoles Death of Dr. Inayatullah
Islamabad: 8th November, 2010President Asif Ali Zardari has condoled the death of renowned social scientist, thinker, writer and intellectual Dr. Inayatullah and also paid him glowing tributes.
In a condolence message the President said that Dr. Inayatullah was a genuine democrat who dedicated his life to upholding democratic ideals. Dr. Inayatullah made painstaking research in the general elections held in the country from time to time highlight how elections have often been stolen and the mandate of the people deliberately manipulated, the President said. His research in exposing various electoral manipulative techniques strengthened the democratic forces seeking election reforms for protecting mandate of the people from manipulation, the President said.The President also prayed for the soul of Dr. Inayatullah to rest in eternal peace and for courage to the members of bereaved family to bear the loss with fortitude.
**SAK/Ahmad**
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PR No. 73
PRESS RELEASE
Islamabad: 8th November, 2010
Message from Mr. Asif Ali Zardari
President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
On the occasion of 133rd Birth Anniversary of
Allama Iqbal (9th November, 2010).Poet, sage and philosopher Allama Muhammad Iqbal will always be remembered for envisioning a separate homeland for the Muslims of the Sub Continent on the one hand and for his remarkable contributions to understanding the true message of our religion.
On the eve of his 133rd birthday when the country he envisioned is faced with multifaceted challenges and the spirit of Islam and its message distorted by religious extremists and zealots the need for reverting to Iqbal’s teachings and philosophy was never as great as it is today.
Pakistan continues to be challenged and Islam continues to be ruthlessly exploited by extremists and militants to foist their narrow political agendas on the people. Let us therefore pledge on the birthday of our poet philosopher to protect the country he envisioned and also rescue our great religion from those who reject the Constitution and the modern institutions of democracy in the very name of religion. When some misguided people take up arms for what they call holy war against any one who disagrees with them they do a lasting disservice to the religion and its teachings. Let us on this day reaffirm our resolve that we will not allow them to tarnish the image of our religion.
Allama Iqbal also believed that religion was a living and dynamic force that needed to be continuously interpreted as modern thought advanced. He believed that as knowledge advances other views are not only possible but may indeed be sounder.
Let us imbibe the teachings of Allama Iqbal and not be afraid of critically re-examining our views in the light of alternate views. This indeed is the best tribute we can pay to Allama Iqbal today.
**RB/Ahmad**
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PR No. 74
PRESS RELEASE
Islamabad: 8th November, 2010
MESSAGE OF SYED YUSUF RAZA GILANI
PRIME MINISTER OF PAKISTAN ON ALLAMA IQBAL’S BIRTHDAY
(9TH NOVEMBER, 2010)It is with a deep sense of pride and profound feelings of gratitude that we are celebrating the 133rd birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the poet, sage and philosopher of all times. Given the unique nature of challenges facing the humanity in general and the Muslim Umma in particular, the relevance of Dr Iqbal’s message and thought has increased manifold.
To Allama Iqbal, we owe not only a poetry that stirs our soul and a philosophy that serves as a clarion call for a dynamic life, but also a national home that he visualized for us and gave it a conceptual form. Allama Iqbal awakened in us the desire to seek our identity and our entity as Muslims and urged the Muslims of the sub-continent to turn to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to lead them in their struggle for freedom.
We are celebrating the birth anniversary of Allama Iqbal at a critical juncture of our national history. The Poet of the East was the harbinger of hope. He taught the lesson of not submitting before the challenges and urged the Muslims to find creative solutions to their problems by depending upon their inherent strengths. Allama Iqbal’s life-long mission was to create in the Muslims an impelling awareness of the need for synergizing efforts and energies for the overall welfare of humanity. The thought of Iqbal was instrumental in marshalling the multitudes of Muslims into a well-knit nation. In his call he has stressed that the pre-requisites for Islamic renaissance are self-gnosis and discipline, which he defines as unquestioning obedience to the will of ALLAH and action, which he interprets as steadfast endeavour to follow the injunctions of the Holy Qur’an and the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). The scourges of terrorism and extremism that afflict our body politic can be eliminated by preaching Allama Iqbal’s message and forging unity in our ranks.
The policies in Pakistan have been set in the direction of Allama Iqbal’s vision The government of Pakistan is committed to mould our political, social and economic systems in accordance with the vision of Allama Iqbal. Iqbal’s thought can help us fix and achieve our national goals through awakening our collective ego. Allama Iqbal believed in the dignity and brotherhood of man as a basis to establish peace and global order. Indeed, the best tribute we can pay to his memory is to ensure that we do not allow any vested interest to deflect us from this course.
Let us pledge to translate his universal message of love, peace and harmony into a living reality by applying it in particular way to the affairs of our own country.
**PMMO/Ahmad**
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PR No.75
PRESS RELEASE
Healthy Environment is Conditional for Healthy Generation…….Environment Minister
Islamabad: 8th November, 2010Pakistan is blessed with unlimited natural resources however, there is need to conserve and preserve these resources. Present government is seriously focusing on environmental issues so that our coming generation may grow in healthy environment and play there healthy role for the development of this mother land. These views were expressed by Federal Minister for Environment while talking to a delegation of students of Environmental Sciences who called on him today.
Federal Minister said that healthy environment is the base of progress and prosperity. Young generation of this country is our asset and we are responsible to provide them clean and healthy environment so that they may develop their professional and physical abilities in right direction. He said that role of Ministry of Environment is much important at national and international level. Our mission is to inform and educate the masses about the environment that exists around them and their impacts on their daily lives. He said that Ministry of Environment with the cooperation of international agencies, utilizing maximum resources to bring change in behaviors of masses and give them affective guidelines for healthy environment.
Hameed Ullah Jan Afridi stated that Environment has become a burning issue at International level. Contributions of Pakistan in this sector are significant for the world community which appreciates our role rendered for healthy environment. Environment Minister said Ministry of Environment will leave no stone unturned to achieve related targets however, only solo efforts can not be result-oriented until community may not play its due role. Young generation especially, students of schools, colleges and universities have to play their responsible role for this national cause, he said. Afridi underlined that healthy environment is conditional for healthy generation and present government gives priority to have healthy generation which is key to social and economical development of the country.
Students shared their different views about present scenario of over-all environment of the country. They also shared their ideas and gave several proposals to bring change in ongoing efforts. They assured their commitment to focus on education and will contribute their experiences and knowledge to promote environment friendly conditions to the community.
**ASM/Ahmad**
PR No.76
PRESS RELEASE
Islamabad: 8th November, 2010Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has expressed grief over the loss of precious lives in suicide attacks during Jumma prayers in Darra Adam Khel and during night prayers at Badber mosques. He reiterated the resolve of his Government to root out the terrorism at all costs from the country.
The Prime Minister was talking to the Chief Ministers of Punjab, Mian Shahbaz Sharif, Sindh, Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa, Mr. Amir Haider Hoti, Balochistan Nawab Aslam Raeesani and Minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervez Ashraf, who called on him before CCI meeting at Prime Minister’s Secretariat this morning.The Prime Minister inquired the Chief Ministers about the distribution of Watan Cards in the flood affected areas of their respective
provinces. The Chief Ministers apprised the Prime Minister of the current status of distribution of Watan Cards.Chief Minister Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa thanked the Prime Minister on behalf of the people of Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa to include Kala Dhaka into settled areas. The Prime Minister termed it the beginning of
development of the less developed areas. He added, Government is taking all measures for the development of the country. The Chief Minister Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa thanked the Prime Minister for fulfilling the commitment of the Government.The Minister for Water and Power presented a cheque of Rs. 10.23 million contributed by seven private power generation companies for the Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund at the conclusion of the meeting. He also apprised the Prime Minister of working of hydropower plants and the construction of new power generation projects.
**PMMO/Ahmad**
PR No.77
PRESS RELEASE
Islamabad: 8th November, 2010Prominent businessmen of FPCCI (Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry) and Karachi Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) met with Federal Minister for Commerce Makhdoom Amin Fahim in the committee room of TDAP (Trade Development Authority of Pakistan) at Karachi. On this occasion, the Federal Minister expressed that the government is using its full resources to solve problems faced by the business community of the country. Enhanced market access into the markets of European Union is a big achievement of the present government. The business community raised some problems confronting them. The Federal Minister assured that issues of gas shortage and power outages are on the top of the agenda list of the current government, and that he himself would talk to the concerned authorities in this regard. Regarding sugar price hike, Makhdoom Amin Fahim stated that TCP has adequate quantity of sugar, and it is offloading it into the market to cater the artificial shortage. The Minister hoped that the business community would help the government to discourage the hoarders.
PR No.78
PRESS RELEASE
PCRWR INAUGURATES WATER QUALITY LAB HAVING 22 WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS
Islamabad: 8th November, 2010
Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Senator Azam Khan Swati inaugurated the water testing laboratory of PCRWR (Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources) at Abbottabad here on Monday. The inauguration ceremony of the laboratory was held at its newly established building in a scenic sight of Abbottabad township.
PCRWR is an apex national organization working under the Ministry of Science and Technology. The provision of safe drinking water is one of the aims of this organization and a project is under way with the name of “provision of safe drinking water”. The water quality laboratory has been established under this project. While a total of 23 laboratories are under establishment through out the country. The laboratory is established on the two kanal land of Abbottabad Development Authority. Director Labs Mrs. Lubna Bukhari informed the participants that the laboratory has been completed within a record time of one and half year.
While speaking in his inaugural address, Federal Minister Azam Khan Swati stressed the need for the provision of safe drinking water to poor masses. He showed his disappointment over the fact that majority of our population is deprived of clean drinking water facility. The drinking water is contaminated to the extend that such dangerous chemicals like Arsenic has been found in it. He added that he is committed to provide safe drinking water to each and every citizen of Pakistan. It will save not only the precious lives of country men but also billions of rupees being spent to import medicine for the water bound diseases.
Dr. Aslam Tahir also spoke at the occasion while many people from all walks of life participated the opening ceremony and appreciated the attempt of PCRWR.
PR No.79
PRESS RELEASE
PRE-HAJJ FLIGHT OPERATION TO BE COMPLETED ON SCHEDULE TIME
Islamabad: 8th November, 2010The one month flight operation to airlift 160,000 intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia under both the government and private schemes would be completed on scheduled time. The flight operation was started from 10th October, 2010 and would be completed on night of 10th November 2010.
According to the details received from Hajj Directorate, Makka Mukarrama, more than 1,25,000 Hajj pilgrims have so far been arrived in the Holy Land since the beginning of the Hajj flight operation.
Pakistan International Airlines and Saudi Airlines are operating special Hajj flights to take the intending pilgrims for the performing the religious obligation.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has completed the process of hiring of residential buildings for 75, 000 Pakistani Hajj pilgrims who will perform the Hajj under the government schemes.
The report of details revealed that as many as 50,000 Hujjaj had been provided treatment at medical centers, setup for them in Makka and Medina, out of each 92 were referred to Saudi hospitals keeping in view the nature of illness. It informed that 31 Pakistani pilgrims have passed away after reaching the Holy Land since October 10, 2010. it further said that Pakistani diaspora could provide 50 motor bikes to monitor the Pakistani pilgrims round-the-clock to guide theme in case of any difficulties.
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PR No.80
PRESS RELEASE
GHURKI'S VISIT TO BEIJING: STRATEGIC TALKS ON CHILD RIGHTS
Islamabad: 8th November, 2010
Mrs. Samina Khalid Ghurki, Federal Minister for Social Welfare & Special Education participates in Strategic Talks on Child Rights, Held in Beijing, China. Senior Government officials and Ministers from twenty- eight countries from across Asia and the Pacific gathered for the High Level Meeting (HLM) to seek improved collaboration for Child Rights.The Meeting was hosted by the All China Women's Federation, the National Working Committee for Children and Women under the State Council, the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China with support from the UNICEF. The participating countries represented one billion children, or 53% of the world's total population.
The HLM focused their discussion around three key themes: namely achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) with equity: enhancing children's lives through improved disaster risk reduction; and child protection and welfare. The three themes were selected as issues of growing significance and common concern for countries across the Asia Pacific region. Children in the Asia-Pacific region continue to face serious protection challenges, varying by country, but including sex selection, early marriage, violence and abuse, and trafficking. Addressing, and preventing these problems requires a comprehensive and effective child protection and child welfare system.Economic progress in many Asia-Pacific countries has been remarkable, with hundreds of millions of people emerging from dollar-a-day poverty over the past few decades. Yet, at the same time, economic and social inequalities have been increasing, affecting the lives of millions of children. To help address these disparities, officials from across the region had in-depth discussions on the promotion of child rights to health, education and protection.
Through greater cooperation considerable gains can also be made in child-centered disaster reduction strategies. As recent floods in Pakistan and China have reminded us, the Asia-Pacific region is extremely vulnerable to disasters, including those related to climate change. It is children who suffer the most.
"The Government of Pakistan is fully committed to improving the situation of children in Pakistan through cooperation with other nations across Asia and implementing the provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child through National policies and legislation," said Mrs. Samina Khalid Ghurki, Federal Minister of Social Welfare and Special Education. "Pakistan is committed to improving the situation of child rights through a range of programs and projects that enhance child's access to education, health facilities and to protect them from abuse , neglect, discrimination, violence and exploitation." She was heading a Four-member delegation to the HLM.The meeting looked at how countries could work together more effectively for the benefit of all children and provide opportunities to strengthen cooperation. The HLM adopted Beijing Declaration to ensure Co-operation on Child Rights in the Asia-Pacific Region.
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PR No.81
PRESS RELEASE
FEDERAL MINISTER FOR RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS CALLS ON THE PRESIDENT
Islamabad: 8th November, 2010President Asif Ali Zardari today asked the Federal Minister for Religious Affairs to submit a report on alleged mismanagements of the Hajj operations and directed that the facts be ascertained so that action could be taken against those whose dereliction of duty created inconvenience for the Hujjaj regardless of their positions.
This he said during his meeting with Mr. Hamid Saeed Kazmi, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr today.
The President also directed the Federal Minister, who would be proceeding to Saudi Arabia leading his delegation, to meet the Hujjaj and personally look into their complaints for their early redressal.The President also asked the Federal Minister that facts regarding the letter of Saudi Prince be ascertained and report be submitted at the earliest.
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PR No.82
PRESS RELEASE
PRIME MINISTER CHAIRS 3RD CCI MEETING
Islamabad: 8th November, 2010The 3rd meeting of the Council of Common Interests was held here this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s Secretariat under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani. The meeting was attended by all the Chief Ministers of the four provinces and the concerned federal ministers.
The CCI agreed to hold the 6th population and housing census in 2011. It was decided that the house listing exercise will be held during March-April while the population census preferably in the months of August / September 2011 in consultation with the Army to ensure the availability of their personnel. The CCI was informed that around 180000 enumerators who are usually school teachers will be involved in the census process.
The CCI unanimously agreed with the National Strategy of Rehabilitation and Reconstruction phases. The National Strategy, it was felt, defines the requisite parameters to ensure appropriate standards of reconstruction and early rehabilitation of the flood affectees. As regards disbursement of second tranche of the citizens’ damage compensation, it was agreed that a unified approach would be adopted. The Government would ensure availability of funds in this regard. The formula to determine the beneficiaries will be decided by a committee which will include the Chief Ministers of all the provinces.
The Finance Minister while briefing the CCI on the upcoming PDF, apprised that the long, medium and short term economic programmes and priorities will be laid down before the forum for possible support by the donor partners. He invited the Chief Ministers to share their views and inputs with the Federal Government to prepare a comprehensive plan in accordance with the Damage Needs Assessment made by ADB and World Bank. He asked all the Chief Ministers to attend the preliminary sessions of the PDF and contribute towards the deliberations.
The Minister for Finance while stressing upon the need to generate new resources mentioned that the bill on Reformed General Sales Tax will be introduced in the National Assembly after its approval by the Cabinet in its next meeting on Wednesday. The Provincial Governments, he said, can subsequently present the RGST in their respective Provincial Assemblies after necessary consultation with the federal government, if needed. He mentioned that greater coordination will be required between the Federal and provincial governments during the upcoming rehabilitation and reconstruction phases.
The Secretary Finance gave a detailed briefing to CCI on the fiscal framework for the year 2010-11 following the distribution of resources as per the 7th NFC Award. He informed that after reprioritization of budgets by the federal and provincial governments an amount of Rs. 150 billion could be made available for financing the post-flood efforts during the year 2010-11. He stressed that our preferred option should be self reliance. Through current expenditure controls the federal government would be able to save up to Rs. 24 billion while the provinces together could save up to Rs. 20 billion. The federal government, he mentioned, would be able to cut down PSDP development funds to the tune of Rs. 140 billion while the provinces have the capacity to jointly cut down the PSDP up to Rs. 143 billion.
The Secretary Economic Affairs Division briefed the CCI on the Damage Need Assessment done by the World Bank and ADB that was received on 5th November 2010. He mentioned that as per DNA the total damages assessed were to the tune of US $ 10.05 billion out of which the reconstruction cost is US $ 6.79 billion for various sectors. The reconstruction phase to restore the infrastructure, he said, would be completed in three years through the Annual Development Plans of the federal and provincial governments.
The Secretary Planning while briefing the CCI informed that the Planning Division has prepared a fast track project approval procedure which would facilitate early completion of projects. As per the Damage Need Assessment estimates, he mentioned, the cost of damages come to Rs. 578 billion which would be rationally disbursed in various sectors as per needs of the provinces.
The CCI held detailed discussion on the sugar crisis as a special item with reference to availability and pricing. The CCI agreed with the ECC decision that TCP should have no role in future in the import and supply of sugar. The available stocks of 350000 metric tonns of sugar with TCP will be flooded in the open market. A committee with Representatives of provinces would determine mechanism for immediate disposal of 100000 metric tonns to the provinces at the landed rate of Rs. 56/- per kg plus taxes and other charges. The remaining TCP stocks would be auctioned as decided by the ECC.
The CCI decided that the provincial governments would make all possible efforts to ensure early payments of electricity dues against the provinces. It was unanimously felt that subsidiary on electricity prices is negatively impacting the economy and the issue needs to be resolved at the earliest.
The CCI meeting started with recitation of verses from The Holy Quran by the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources. The CCI offered fateha for the people who lost lives during the suicide attack on mosques in Darra Adam Khel and Peshawar.
The Federal Ministers who attended the meeting included Syed Naveed Qamar, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Dr. Arbab Alamgir Khan, Minister for Communication, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, Minister for Finance, Mr. Qamar Zaman Kaira, Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Raja Pervez Ashraf, Minister for Water and Power, Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar, Minister of State for Finance and Economic Affairs Division, Dr. Nadeem-ul-Haq, Deputy Chairman Planning Commission and Mr. Saleem H. Mandviwala, Chairman Board of Investment.
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PR No.83
PRESS RELEASE
CHIEF MINISTER BALOCHISTAN CALLS ON PRIME MINISTER
Islamabad: 8th November, 2010Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that he will chair a Balochistan specific CWP meeting at Quetta in the coming weeks after Eid to approve new important schemes for the development of the province. He has further said that though the Government is not in a position to take up any new projects under the PSDP because of resource constraints caused by the recent devastating floods yet an exception is being made in the case of Balochistan.
The Prime Minister while meeting with the Chief Minister Balochistan and his delegation at Prime Minister’s Secretariat this evening said that funds for ongoing development schemes in Balochistan are promptly released on receipt of demand of the province to ensure timely completion of the projects.
The Prime Minister directed the concerned authorities to complete the repair work on the major highways connecting Balochistan with other provinces on priority basis to accelerate the pace of development in the region. He has observed that most of roads in Balochistan have been damaged mainly on account of large transportation of goods and fuel for the coalition forces in Afghanistan, therefore, Pakistan needs to take up the repair issue with them. He asked the Finance Minister to broach this issue with the coalition forces to finance the heavy expenditure of repair work.
Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Muhammad Aslam Raisani expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister for giving special attention to the development of his province. He also thanked the Prime Minister for timely release of funds for the ongoing development schemes in Balochistan. He requested the Prime Minister to take up new schemes already earmarked in the PSDP keeping in view the special circumstances of his province. He also thanked the Prime Minister for deciding to hold Balochistan specific CWP meeting in the near future as a special favour.
Chief Minister Balochistan apprised the Prime Minister of the progress of development schemes. He said there were a number of roads which have been damaged due to recent floods consequently hampering supply of essential commodities to the people of the province. He requested the Prime Minister to provide additional funds to take up reconstruction work on such roads at the earliest.
The meeting was also attended by Minister for Finance, Dr. Abdul Hafiz Shaikh, Minister for Postal Services, Mir Israrullah Zehri, Senator Maulan Mohammad Khan Sherani, Senior Provincial Minister for P&D, Maulana Abdul Wasey, Provincial Minister for Finance Mir Muhammad Asim Kurd, Provincial Minister for Industries, Syed Ehsan Shah, Provincial Minister for Irrigation & Power, Sardar Aslam Bezinjo, Provincial Minister for C&W, Mir Sadiq Ali Umrani, Provincial Minister for Revenue, Engr. Zamrak Khan, Provincial Minister for Youth Affairs Capt® Abdul Khaliq, Provincial Minister for Mines, Mir Abdur Rehman Mengal, Provincial Minister for GDA, Mir Zahoor Buledi, Provincial Minister for Sports & Culture, Mir Shahnawaz Marri, Deputy Chairman Planning, Dr. Nadeem-ul-Haq, Secretary Finance, Mr. Salman Siddique, and PSPM, Mrs. Nargis Sethi.
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PR No.84
PRESS RELEASE
GOVERNMENT FOCUSING ON WELL-BEING OF COMMON MAN – PM
Islamabad: 8th November, 2010Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that government was specifically focusing on well-being of the common man and utilizing all the available resources despite the financial constraints.
The Prime Minister was talking to PML(Q) MNA, Ms. Shahnaz Sheikh who called on him at the Prime Minister’s Secretariat here today.
The Prime Minister said that the government has launched various socio-economic uplift programmes for the people living in all parts of the country which would alleviate poverty and backwardness in the country.
The Prime Minister said that the government was giving top priority to the completion of on-going development projects which would consequently generate employment.
Ms. Shahnaz thanked the Prime Minister for equitable distribution of development funds amongst the parliamentarians irrespective to their political affiliations. She also apprised the Prime Minister of the development schemes being undertaken in her constituency.
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