Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said as the United States has realised the "mistakes" in Kerry-Lugar Bill, now the parliament would have the weight age to take appropriate decision in this regard. Talking to media-persons informally at a dinner hosted in his honour by Ambassador Masood Khan, the Prime Minister said whatever the parliament decides in the country's best interest, would be conveyed to the United States.
When asked about the reason to cut short his China's visit, the Prime Minister said it was due to his intention to take some important decisions on his return. On accountability bill, the Prime Minister said it would be presented by parliamentary committee on law and justice after devising a comprehensive strategy that is acceptable to all. Earlier in his address to the Pakistani media and embassy staff at the banquet, the Prime Minister stressed the need for adopting consensus to resolve the national issues.
"We can resolve every issue of national importance through political maturity," he said, adding that the government was serious in abolishing the 17th amendment and 58-2(b), but with consensus. He said Balochistan issue would be dealt on priority with an aim to bring improvement in political, constitutional and economic sectors.
The Prime Minister said, "We want to give provinces their due rights through National Finance Commission (NFC) Award," and added that factors other than population would also be considered in the award. Gilani said the government had totally rejected the policy of political vengeance and there was no political prisoner in the country at present.
"The spirit of reconciliation is the basis of our government," he said, adding that the country could only overcome its challenges with reconciliation among the political parties. Gilani said his government's top priority was to improve the economy, law and order and energy situation in the country. He said judiciary and media were made independent, rather they were enjoying "activism".
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