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Govt committed to reconstruction, rehabilitation of flood, earthquake victims: PM


ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Friday reiterated the commitment of his government for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the affected people in all parts of the country including the victims of 2005 devastating earthquake.The continuity of the democratic process is a prerequisite to face all grave challenges confronting our country, he added.The Prime Minister expressed these views during his meetings with Federal Ministers for Petroleum and Natural Resources Syed Naveed Qamar, Water and Power Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, for Population Welfare Ms. Firdous Aashiq Awan, for Religious Affairs Hamid Saeed Kazmi and MNAs Jamshed Dasti and Sheikh Aftab, Chief Whip PML(N), who called on him separately here at his chamber in the Parliament House today.

The Prime Minister urged the Minister for Religious Affairs to improve the Hajj arrangements for the pilgrims.The Minister apprised the Prime Minister of details of the report of Hiring Review Committee regarding establishment of Hajj Directorate in Saudi Arabia.
The Prime Minister asked the Minister for Population Welfare to prioritize the projects of her Ministry in line with the upcoming phases of Reconstruction and Rehabilitation.
She apprised the Prime Minister of various projects taken up by her Ministry in the flood ravaged areas.
The Prime Minister observed that as the country is facing shortage of power, “we need to work on the power sharing formula till the energy projects start their production”.
He directed the Minister to make arrangements on war footings for the restoration of power supply lines in flood affected areas.
He also asked the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources to ensure uninterrupted supply of fuel to the power plants.
The Prime Minister said that his government is committed to the Charter of Democracy (COD) and has implemented 80% decisions of the COD.
He further added that he will continue his policy of reconciliation for the sustainability of the democratic process.
The Prime Minister urged upon the MNAs to focus on rehabilitation work. The MNAs apprised the Prime Minister of various development projects in their constituencies.

Courtesy www.app.com.pk

 


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