Process of devolution must be completed by June next: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has emphasised that the process of devolution must be completed by 30th June, 2011, the time specified in the constitution. He further said that the process of devolution will fulfil the long outstanding political commitment of democratic forces of devolving responsibilities to the provinces.
During the meeting with Senator Mian Raza Rabbani here at Prime Minister House on Saturday, the Prime Minister was apprised of the progress with regard to the implementation status of the 18th Amendment Bill. The Chairman Implementation Commission on 18th Amendment briefed the Prime Minister about ongoing process of devolution and upcoming meetings of Implementation Commission and provincial governments next week.
Mian Raza Rabbani apprised the Prime Minister that the Parliamentary Committee on constitutional reforms will be meeting on 1st November in the light of the Supreme Court decision. The Prime Minister was briefed that the Commission after taking the Federal Ministries into confidence will co-ordinate with the provincial governments to ensure the process of devolution in smooth way.