PM Yousaf Gilani lashes out at PML-N, PTI

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PM Yousaf Gilani lashes out at PML-N, PTI

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PM says some politicians who are not elected representatives cannot make the parliament hostage.

29 May,2012 01:37 pm

Talking to the media in Islamabad on Tuesday‚ Prime Minsiter Yousuf Raza Gilani criticized the attitude of leadership of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PTI) and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) in the national politics.He said due to the infighting between the PML-N and PTI‚ the nation should not suffer and it should move forward.The prime minister said as Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan are not members of the parliament‚ therefore they do not understand the sanctity and importance of the house.Prime Minister Gilani said the nation is fully aware of the performance of Pakistan Muslim League (N). It came in to power twice but failed to deliver. This time also their government in Punjab has failed to deliver to the expectations of the masses.He said Pakistan Peoples Party has not come into power through back door channels but have been elected to power by the people. He emphasized that the parliament complete its mandated term for the flourishment of democracy and the system.Responding to a question‚ Prime Minister Gilani said we will ensure free‚ fair and transparent elections in the country and this will be the first democratic government which will smoothly transfer power to the next government.To another question‚ the Prime Minister said that effort will be made to give relief to the masses in the upcoming budget.About the restoration of NATO supply line‚ he said the decision will be taken in the best national interest and following the conclusion of dialogue with the United States.