Good news on CoD before March 23, Gilani assures Nawaz

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the nation would hear good news regarding the implementation of Charter of Democracy way before March 23, and assured that this move on part of the government would strengthen all the institutions of the country.During a joint press briefing with Nawaz Sharif at latters residence, the PM noted that, So far as many as 50 meetings have been held on CoD and they all have been fruitful, and added, that common man would be given relief in this regard.The PM called upon all the political parties to respect their party charters.We are unanimous on all the issues, Gilani told the inquisitive media assertively while referring to Nawaz.Nawaz, while talking to the media, said that, Merit, justice and rule of law be upheld in the country.He called for respect of courts and urged the government to address the public issues such as unemployment, price-hike, gas, power loadshedding POL prices.Q&A session:Meanwhile, during a question answer session, Gilani said that the government has nothing to do with the Sharif family cases, while Shahbaz said, We would face the cases in any court, we wont run away. Replying to a question, the PM said that proceeding regarding Swiss bank and other cases would be held under the law.Replying to a question regarding Zardari being still a threat to democracy, Nawaz said, Actions speak louder than words and only future actions would let you know about facts.Answering a question, the PM said that US has been categorically told that drone attacks were counter-productive and assured that it would not target Punjab and Quetta.Regarding Aafia Siddqui, the PM said that she would be repatriated soon, while on the water distribution issue, he urged media not to politicize the issue adding that it would be amicably resolved.On Accountability Bill, Gilani said that the said bill would be tabled in the Parliament after consultation with all the political parties. Meeting defused tension: Naseem Zahra:Talking to Dunya News, Senior analyst Naseem Zehra said that the meeting defused the prevailing tension between the government and the opposition, which is a good sign. Govt, Opp on reconciliatory path:ShamiTalking to Dunya News, senior analyst Mujeebur Rehman Shami said that the meeting between the PML-N chief and the Prime Minister showed that the government and the opposition are on reconciliatory path, which dispelled the notion of clash. Address provincial issues first: ANPANP senior leader Zahid Khan, while talking to Dunya News, said that though the repealing of the 17th amendment is of critical importance, but his provinces issue be resolved first.He said that until provincial autonomy be granted, his party would not endorse annulment of the 17th amend and Charter of Democracy.