PM backs creation of Saraiki province

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PM backs creation of Saraiki province

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PM Gilani said government will fulfill the aspirations of the people of Saraiki region.

03 March,2012 02:27 pm

Talking to the media persons in Multan on Saturday‚ Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said the government will fulfil the aspirations of the people of Saraiki region by carving out a new province for them. He said certain elements are trying different tactics to divert the attention of the public from this issue but they will stand failed in their attempts.Responding to a question‚ the PM said the government has fulfilled its promise by holding the Senate elections on time. He said now the government will present its fifth financial budget and after that negotiations will be held with all the coalition partners and other political parties for the holding of next general elections.About increase in prices of petroleum products‚ the PM said these have been made keeping in view the surge in the international market.Rejecting US pressure on Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project‚ Prime Minister Gilani said Pakistan is a sovereign country and has bilateral relations with different countries including Iran. He said we will work in the best national interest and not come under any foreign pressure on the gas pipeline project.Earlier‚ addressing a ceremony after inaugurating the Multan campus of Air University in Multan on Saturday‚ he said the education stands a provincial subject after the passage of the 18th amendment but the federal government will continue to assist the federating units for the promotion of quality education.He said Information Technology centers will be set up in every union council of the country which will not only provide job opportunities to the locals but also provide connectivity to the people living in the far flung areas.The PM said it has been his firmer desire and consistent endeavor to address the grievances of southern Punjab and the opening of this Multan campus of Air University is a major step in that direction and in accordance with his vision of enhancement of quality education.Highlighting the role played by his forefathers for promotion of education‚ Prime Minister Gilani emphasized that those equipped with knowledge should understand their role towards the socio economic of the society. He believed that by increasing the social capital that we can move and earn a respectable place in the comity of nations. He said the role that some of institutions of higher education centers are playing to meet these standards is commendable.