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Free, fair, transparent elections to strengthen democracy: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Saturday said that the government would ensure holding of free, fair and transparent elections in the country, which was the only way to strengthen democracy.The Pakistan Peoples Party and its allies will again emerge victorious in the next general elections with the support of masses, he said while addressing the notables from Gujjar Khan at an Iftar dinner here the Prime Minister House.
The Prime Minister said that all the state institutions were vital and the PPP gave them due respect and wanted to take them along.
He said that the PPP in consultation with all the political parties had laid the foundation of a good future, adding, the consensus appointment of Chief Election Commissioner was a prudent step, and
nobody could raise a finger on it.
Prime Minister Ashraf thanked the PPP leadership and allied parties for nominating him for the slot of premiership and assured that the PPP would continue to take along its allies.
The Prime Minister said that it was the beauty of democracy that a worker like him had been made the Prime Minister. The PPP workers always confronted the dictators and stood by the party through thick and thin, he added.
He said the people of Gujjar Khan had always exhibited confidence in him and took him to the post of premiership.
Prime Minister Ashraf said the present government was striving to create such an environment in the country, where the people can elect the leaders of their own choice.
He said that the PPP resolved the issue of the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner in such a prudent manner that even the enemies could not raise a finger on it.
The Prime Minister said that the PPP believed in serving the masses and sincerely desired to help the common man benefiting from the fruits of democracy and added that the present government was striving for the socio-economic uplift of masses.
He said the socio-economic development of the country and uplift and welfare of people particularly from the backward and far flung areas was the common objective of all political parties including those in the opposition.
The Prime Minister said the PPP did not believe in opposition for the sake of opposition and the political or principled differences should not be considered as enmity.
Prime Minister Ashraf on this occasion also announced the establishment of an IT University in Gujjar Khan and directed to take practical steps towards this end, which would benefit the students from Potohar region, Azad Kashmir and adjoining areas.
The Prime Minister assured the notables from Gujjar Khan that he would serve as premier with respect and dignity and use all his energies for the betterment of country without any discrimination. (APP)
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