Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday said that there was no deadlock over the proposed '18th constitutional amendment', and expressed hope that the issue would be resolved soon. Talking to reporters after his arrival here to attend the wedding of a brother of Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira.
The Prime Minister said that the parliamentary committee for constitutional reforms (PCCR) was fully empowered to take decisions, and would resolve the issue amicably through talks. He said that representatives of all political parties were part of PCCR and would find no problem in reaching a solution acceptable to all.
He said that he has friendly relations with the leader of PML-N Nawaz Sharif and had frequent meetings with him. He said he had no problem in meeting him again for moving closer towards adoption of the proposed '18th amendment'. The Prime Minister said he hoped that the issue of renaming the NWFP would also be resolved amicably.
He said Pakistan People's Party government was committed to serving the masses and would provide them all facilities of life at their doorsteps. Gilani said that the PPP government was actively pursuing its dynamic vision for development of the country, and added that it would complete its term and fulfil all promises in the next three years.