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Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani handed over a cheque of Rs. 5 lakh to famous film star, Mr. Habib-ur-Rehman, as financial assistance to meet his living expenditures. The Prime Minister while appreciating the contribution of Mr. Habib towards the films industry said that the classic films produced in the era of 60s and 70s is a national treasure and are still present in the memories of the people. He said that film/movies of that period addressed social issues [...]

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has stressed that the future joint strategy for peace and stability in the region should ensure political and economic stability in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Core Group of Pakistan, USA and Afghanistan on peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan, hence has the pivotal role in taking this process forward, he added. The Prime Minister was talking to Mr. Thomas R. Nides, Deputy Secretary of State for Resources and Management who called on him at [...]

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has extended his warm felicitations to Pakistani Tennis player Aisam ul Haq and his partner Rohan Bupona for clinching Gerry Weber double event Open Tennis played in Halle, Germany today. In his message of congratulations to both the tennis players, the Prime Minister praised their superb performance and excellent sportsmanship exhibited throughout the tournament which brought a glorious laurel for the country. He said that the whole nation is proud of this tremendous [...]

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan has not only guaranteed rights of the minorities in the constitution but also gave them representation in the country’s flag as the white portion of Pakistan’s flag represents minorities of our nation. He said that he considers minorities as his own constituency and would make sure that their rights are protected successfully. The Prime Minister was talking to a group of Minority Parliamentarians led by the Minister of State [...]

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr today. Current political situation was discussed during the meeting. Later, Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani also joined the meeting. Security situation in the country and the region was discussed during the meeting. For more information, contact: Haji Ahmed Malik Principal Information Officer Press Information Department (PID) Tel: +9251 925 2323 and +9251 925 2324 Fax: +9251 925 2325 and +9251 925 2326 [...]

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that the government has charted out a five-pronged strategy to address poverty alleviation through cash support and skill development, good governance, energy sector reforms, political pluralism and national ownership of Pakistan’s security strategy to solve the problems confronting the nation and provide relief to the common man. The pro-people budget 2011-12, he said, is a step towards macroeconomic stability and provision of relief to the common man. He said that the [...]

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that the country needs political stability in order to ensure socio-economic development of the masses. He said that the external challenges facing the country also require that political forces across party divide craft consensus and put up a united front against these challenges. The Prime Minister expressed these views while talking to Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, head of PML-Q, who called at him at the PM House this evening. The Prime Minister [...]