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Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has taken notice of the reported shortage of petrol in Punjab and up-country. He directed the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources to take immediate steps and ensure availability of petrol without any further delay. He further directed that all refineries be asked to work on full capacity and ensure rapid supply to all areas. For more information, contact: Haji Ahmed Malik Principal Information Officer Press Information Department (PID) Tel: +9251 925 2323 [...]

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan People’s Party will uphold democratic and parliamentary norms in the upcoming budget session of the Punjab Assembly despite demonstration of undemocratic and indecent attitude of the opposition. He said that the government is pursuing the policy of political reconciliation in line with the vision of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. The Prime Minister expressed these views while talking to Ms Faryal Talpur, MNA, who called on him at the PM [...]

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani reiterated government’s commitment to strengthen democratic institutions and introduce a parliamentary culture of tolerance, so as to develop healthy traditions. This resolve of exhibiting patience and accommodation is in accordance with the vision of reconciliation given by Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed. The Prime Minister was talking to a six member APNS delegation which met him this afternoon here at the PM’s house, to receive the cheque of Rs 25 Million as 1st instalment [...]

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has impressed upon the US of his Government’s preference for trade rather than aid. He called for early conclusion of Free Trade Agreement between the two countries to promote economic activities and address the issue of poverty and unemployment particularly in the under developed and militancy affected areas. While dilating on the misperceptions existing in both the countries against each other, the Prime Minister stated that the US presence in Pakistan should be [...]

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that the finance team has worked very hard in preparing a balanced and people friendly budget. He expressed the confidence that the budget would pave the way for future growth of the economy and well-being of the people of the country. The Prime Minister was talking to Federal Minister for Finance, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh who called on him at his Parliament House Chamber here this evening. The Prime Minister said [...]

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has approved the following perks and privileges / revised terms and conditions of Law Officers on monthly basis. The expenditure will be met from the budget of the Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs. Law Officers From To Attorney General for Pakistan Rs. 200,000/- Equal to Judge of the Supreme Court as under:-   a) Salary Rs. 368,186/- b) Superior Judicial Allowance Rs. 170,625/- c) House rent if official residence not provided [...]

Islamabad: The Prime Minister has said that the prices of petroleum products have been reduced to provide relief to the common man .This decision is taken in the wake of decrease in the petroleum prices in international market, he added. The Prime Minister expressed these views while talking to Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr. Asim Hussain, who called on him at the Prime Minister’s House this afternoon. The Prime Ministry directed the Minister to devise a system for [...]