ISLAMABAD, Jan 3 (APP): Senators and Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) called on Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani here at his Parliament House Chamber on Tuesday. The members of the parliament welcomed the Prime Minister’s decisive statement about the government’s commitment towards Seraiki province in consonance with the aspirations of the people of the region. They extended their full support to the Prime Minister in his opposition to the proposal of PML-N President Mian Nawaz Sharif regarding establishment of the military courts in Karachi. The Prime Minister assured the Parliamentarians that democracy was there to stay, adding that those who were manipulating to derail the evolution of democratic process in the country were bound to be disappointed.
He said that democracy was the voice of the people and the democratic government would continue the empowerment of the people which was their fundamental right.
He said that the people of Pakistan were mature and knew who were their friends and foes.
Senator Kalsoom Parveen and MNA Pir Aftab Shah Jilani apprised the Prime Minister about the development schemes in their constituencies.
Prime Minister Gilani inquired about the health of MNA, Syed Alauddin, and conveyed his best wishes for his complete recovery.
Those who called on the Prime Minister included: Leader of the House in Senate, Syed Nayyar Hussain Bokhari, Senator Kalsoom Parveen and MNAs Tasadduq Masood Khan, Syed Aluddin Din, and Pir Aftab Shah Jilani.(APP)