Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Tuesday said neither Mulla Omar nor Osama Bin Laden are in Pakistan and if any one has any credible and verifiable information, it should be shared with us. Talking to a delegation of All Pakistan News Agencies Council led by Mohsin Beig here at the Prime Minister's Secretariat, he said the role of news agencies is very significant in disseminating information and influencing public opinion.
He directed the ministry of information to develop close liaison with All Pakistan News Agencies Council in order to strengthen professional linkages. He also asked news agencies' representatives to discuss their proposals with the ministry to work out details of government assistance. Replying to a question regarding the issue of fake degrees, the Prime Minister said that to every wrong, there is a remedy. He stated that whenever a seat is declared vacant, Election Commission would hold elections within the prescribed time schedule.
Clarifying confusion in media reports about Afghan Transit Trade agreement, the Prime Minister said that a broad-based understanding was reached to initiate discussions for possible agreement. However, an agreement can only be signed after its ratification by the Cabinet, he added. He said that according to the rules of business, an advisor can advice Prime Minister but could not take decisions on his behalf.
About Pakistan's participation in US Nuclear Summit, Gilani said that it was for the first time that the world accepted Pakistan's nuclear status. About Pak-India relations, he said he had told Indian Prime Minister in Bhutan that the present government enjoys broad-based support of all political parties, institutions and stakeholders, therefore, it is in a much better position (right now) to negotiate the outstanding issues with India.
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