Govt to restore 1973 Constitution.....

**mohabbat_ka1_pehar** · 06-03-2010 11:33 AM

Prime Minister Gilani on Friday pledged to restore the 1973 Constitution to its original form and said his government would complete its constitutional term before returning to the masses for accountability.“We are trying to revive the 1973 Constitution to its
original form distorted by some adventurists in the past. We are rectifying it and the nation will soon hear good news,” Gilani said in his address to the nation broadcast on the state radio. The Prime Minister’s address to the nation is a new initiative that will be aired on first Friday of every month to keep the masses abreast with the government’s progress in every sphere of life.
The Prime Minister said it was his endeavour to apprise the people of the progress and the measures being taken by the government in resolving their problems.
“We have to continue our journey and make our motherland an Islamic, democratic and welfare state in real terms as visualized by national poet Allama Iqbal, Quaid-e-Azam, Quaid-e-Awam and Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed,” Gilani said and added the government considered its achievements not as its destination but milestones, accomplished with the support of people.
The Prime Minister said with sincere intent and satisfied conscience, the government took some tough decisions, but only in greater national interest.
He said the government welcomed positive criticism by opposition and media to improve its performance, however, he stressed that truth must not be distorted and while criticisizing and ethics must be followed.
“Insha Allah we will again appear before the nation, after completing our constitutional term, as it is the people who have the power to hold us accountable.”
He said the decision of masses is always reliable, sound and definite, adding that every such decision would be honoured with open heart and mind.
He, however, said there was a need for fulfilling the responsibility of being united and disciplined for the prosperity, development and sovereignty of Pakistan.
“Let’s keep alive the spirit of reconciliation, strengthen the democratic norms of mutual trust and respect and show the world that the people of Pakistan are capable of confronting and resolving all issues.”
He urged the political parties and experts to utilize their energies for the country’s best interest and asked them to present suggestions and recommendations on resolving these problems.
Gilani said the government replaced the concept of political confrontation with the notion of reconciliation and harmony and mentioned that all state institutions were working within the ambit of Constitution.
“We are determined to uphold the supremacy of the Constitution and the parliament. The entire world witnessed that we reinstated the sacked judges and respected the recent verdicts of the Supreme Court,” he said.
The Prime Minister highlighted various steps taken for the uplift of masses including provision of internal autonomy to the people of Gilgit Baltistan, introduction of ‘Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan’ package, announcing first installment of Net Hydel Profit for NWFP province and separate funds for rehabilitation of terrorism-affected people.
Gilani said the priority of his government was to eliminate terrorism, improve law and order, cut down unemployment and poverty, restore national pride and prestige in the international community, end political confrontation, and promote stability in national economy.
“Today I express gratitude to Allah Almighty for having achieved success to a great extent in our endeavours,” he said and added that back of the terrorists had been broken.
“The valiant jawans of Pakistan’s Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies have rendered the supreme sacrifice of laying down their lives and eliminated those who were bringing a bad name to Pakistan and Islam, across the world.”
“I salute all those jawans and officers of the Armed forces and the law enforcement agencies,” he said.
Gilani also paid rich tribute to the people of Malakand, Swat and Waziristan who reminded us of the role of the Ansar-e-Madina by their sacrifice and patriotism.
“Disappointed and unsuccessful, these terrorists turned to civil populations, but the vigilant and conscious people of the country are now well aware of their real faces.”
“The day when we rid our country from these terrorists is not far,” Gilani vowed.
He said the acts of terrorism have seriously damaged the economy of Pakistan as it deters international investors from investing into the country.
After getting rid of the impact of terrorism, efforts are underway to improve the state of economy. Undoubtedly it is a difficult time, but with the support of a united nation, we will pass through this difficult period, with success, he said.
Gilani said he formed a coalition government in the centre by pursuing the policy of reconciliation in line with the philosophy of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto.
“In a period of two years we have not only moved forward in fulfilling the promises made by us in our manifesto, but also are endeavouring to resolve the issues that we inherited.”
Gilani said these issues include terrorism, inflation, unemployment, political confrontation, lack of trust between state institutions, energy crisis, unexpected incidents occurring in immediate neighbourhood, economic instability, decline in industrial growth, unsatisfactory situation of law and order and the sense of dissatisfaction amongst the nation.
The prime minister said “when we took over the reigns of the government there was no thought or sense of pride that we are the rulers, but the fact that, Allah Almighty has again bestowed us a chance to serve the people. We also had a feeling that whenever the Pakistan Peoples Party comes into power the country is passing through very difficult circumstances.”
“The government for us is more than mere rule, it is more of a chance to serve the masses, who have voted us into power and have high hopes from us.”
The prime minister said the government has launched the Benazir Income Support Program and Waseela-e-Haq to distribute Rs 70 billion amongst the needful families through a transparent and reliable system.
He said to counter trends of inflation the government provided a subsidy of Rs three billion through the Utility Stores on Eids and Ramazan. Salaries of government servants were increased and the minimum wages of labourers increased from Rs 4600 to Rs 6000 per month.
He said under the Benazir Employees Stock Option Scheme shares worth over Rs 100 billion were freely distributed amongst around 0.5 million employees of 80 state enterprises.
Prime Minister Gilani said in a bid to counter the problem of unemployment the government restored the services of those who were expelled by previous governments.
He said it was not possible for the government to provide jobs to all unemployed youth, but efforts are being made to help them stand on their own feet and the Prime Minister Internship Programme was a part of this project. Gilani said about 43,000 educated youngsters were benefitting from this employment programme.
The Prime Minister said due to effective measures taken by the government, there has been a great increase in the yield of crops.
He said there were ample arrangements in place for buying edibles by the government, aimed at resolving the issue of food security in the country.
He said the government aimed at coping with the issues of water and power on permanent basis and said the nation would soon witness the fruits of the steps taken in this regard. original form distorted by some adventurists in the past. We are rectifying it and the nation will soon hear good news,” Gilani said in his address to the nation broadcast on the state radio. The Prime Minister’s address to the nation is a new initiative that will be aired on first Friday of every month to keep the masses abreast with the government’s progress in every sphere of life.
The Prime Minister said it was his endeavour to apprise the people of the progress and the measures being taken by the government in resolving their problems.
“We have to continue our journey and make our motherland an Islamic, democratic and welfare state in real terms as visualized by national poet Allama Iqbal, Quaid-e-Azam, Quaid-e-Awam and Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed,” Gilani said and added the government considered its achievements not as its destination but milestones, accomplished with the support of people.
The Prime Minister said with sincere intent and satisfied conscience, the government took some tough decisions, but only in greater national interest.
He said the government welcomed positive criticism by opposition and media to improve its performance, however, he stressed that truth must not be distorted and while criticisizing and ethics must be followed.
“Insha Allah we will again appear before the nation, after completing our constitutional term, as it is the people who have the power to hold us accountable.”
He said the decision of masses is always reliable, sound and definite, adding that every such decision would be honoured with open heart and mind.
He, however, said there was a need for fulfilling the responsibility of being united and disciplined for the prosperity, development and sovereignty of Pakistan.
“Let’s keep alive the spirit of reconciliation, strengthen the democratic norms of mutual trust and respect and show the world that the people of Pakistan are capable of confronting and resolving all issues.”
He urged the political parties and experts to utilize their energies for the country’s best interest and asked them to present suggestions and recommendations on resolving these problems.
Gilani said the government replaced the concept of political confrontation with the notion of reconciliation and harmony and mentioned that all state institutions were working within the ambit of Constitution.
“We are determined to uphold the supremacy of the Constitution and the parliament. The entire world witnessed that we reinstated the sacked judges and respected the recent verdicts of the Supreme Court,” he said.
The Prime Minister highlighted various steps taken for the uplift of masses including provision of internal autonomy to the people of Gilgit Baltistan, introduction of ‘Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan’ package, announcing first installment of Net Hydel Profit for NWFP province and separate funds for rehabilitation of terrorism-affected people.
Gilani said the priority of his government was to eliminate terrorism, improve law and order, cut down unemployment and poverty, restore national pride and prestige in the international community, end political confrontation, and promote stability in national economy.
“Today I express gratitude to Allah Almighty for having achieved success to a great extent in our endeavours,” he said and added that back of the terrorists had been broken.
“The valiant jawans of Pakistan’s Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies have rendered the supreme sacrifice of laying down their lives and eliminated those who were bringing a bad name to Pakistan and Islam, across the world.”
“I salute all those jawans and officers of the Armed forces and the law enforcement agencies,” he said.
Gilani also paid rich tribute to the people of Malakand, Swat and Waziristan who reminded us of the role of the Ansar-e-Madina by their sacrifice and patriotism.
“Disappointed and unsuccessful, these terrorists turned to civil populations, but the vigilant and conscious people of the country are now well aware of their real faces.”
“The day when we rid our country from these terrorists is not far,” Gilani vowed.
He said the acts of terrorism have seriously damaged the economy of Pakistan as it deters international investors from investing into the country.
After getting rid of the impact of terrorism, efforts are underway to improve the state of economy. Undoubtedly it is a difficult time, but with the support of a united nation, we will pass through this difficult period, with success, he said.
Gilani said he formed a coalition government in the centre by pursuing the policy of reconciliation in line with the philosophy of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto.
“In a period of two years we have not only moved forward in fulfilling the promises made by us in our manifesto, but also are endeavouring to resolve the issues that we inherited.”
Gilani said these issues include terrorism, inflation, unemployment, political confrontation, lack of trust between state institutions, energy crisis, unexpected incidents occurring in immediate neighbourhood, economic instability, decline in industrial growth, unsatisfactory situation of law and order and the sense of dissatisfaction amongst the nation.
The prime minister said “when we took over the reigns of the government there was no thought or sense of pride that we are the rulers, but the fact that, Allah Almighty has again bestowed us a chance to serve the people. We also had a feeling that whenever the Pakistan Peoples Party comes into power the country is passing through very difficult circumstances.”
“The government for us is more than mere rule, it is more of a chance to serve the masses, who have voted us into power and have high hopes from us.”
The prime minister said the government has launched the Benazir Income Support Program and Waseela-e-Haq to distribute Rs 70 billion amongst the needful families through a transparent and reliable system.
He said to counter trends of inflation the government provided a subsidy of Rs three billion through the Utility Stores on Eids and Ramazan. Salaries of government servants were increased and the minimum wages of labourers increased from Rs 4600 to Rs 6000 per month.
He said under the Benazir Employees Stock Option Scheme shares worth over Rs 100 billion were freely distributed amongst around 0.5 million employees of 80 state enterprises.
Prime Minister Gilani said in a bid to counter the problem of unemployment the government restored the services of those who were expelled by previous governments.
He said it was not possible for the government to provide jobs to all unemployed youth, but efforts are being made to help them stand on their own feet and the Prime Minister Internship Programme was a part of this project. Gilani said about 43,000 educated youngsters were benefitting from this employment programme.
The Prime Minister said due to effective measures taken by the government, there has been a great increase in the yield of crops.
He said there were ample arrangements in place for buying edibles by the government, aimed at resolving the issue of food security in the country.
He said the government aimed at coping with the issues of water and power on permanent basis and said the nation would soon witness the fruits of the steps taken in this regard.