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Parliament, military, political leadership stand together: PM

By Fazal Sher

ISLAMABAD: The country’s major institutions, including the military, parliament and political leadership, stand together and will be taken along on all issues confronting the country, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said on Saturday.

He told journalists at the groundbreaking ceremony of Lehtrar Road Phase-II that the country’s political leadership was very mature and had the ability and vision to succeed. He said the government would ensure the institutions are taken along to resolve all contentious issues, including the Kerry-Lugar bill.

To questions, he said he would meet with Chief of Army Staff Ashfaq Kayani soon to discuss the Kerry-Lugar bill. He said the government would never compromise on the country’s sovereignty and would protect the national interest at all costs. To another question on his absence from the Pakistan People’s Party consultative meeting, he said it was not necessary for him to attend every meeting. He said the government was prioritising infrastructure development and necessary funds were being diverted for this purpose.

The premier also directed the Capital Development Authority to complete development projects in the federal capital and ensure the city’s infrastructure matched international standards to attract foreign investment.

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