The government on Tuesday signalled that Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Jumiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) may rejoin federal cabinet, likely to be expanded in the next few days.
Talking to media here after the launching ceremony of book titled "Pakistan: Unique Origins; Unique Destiny?" by former Information Minister Javed Jabbar, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said that MQM and JUI return to the Federal Cabinet could not be ruled out. However, he did not respond to a question about Pakistan Muslim League (Q) joining of the cabinet but added hurriedly that in politics situation changes every moment.
To a question about his recent visit to Afghanistan, Gilani said that the visit was very successful and historic one and Afghan President Hamid Karzai would make follow up visit to Pakistan. Pakistan has always wanted a stable, peaceful, and prosperous Afghanistan, he added. The prime minister stated that Chief of Army Staff's statement about withdrawal of forces from Balochistan province was part of Aghaze-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan package. In addition, he said that the provincial leadership of the party was also in contact with estranged Baloch leaders
To a question about preparation of budget in fiscal constraints, he said that the government would deliver on economy. Earlier, speaking at the book launching ceremony, Gilani said that the book written by Javed Jabbar was a rich tribute to the unique genesis of Pakistan and an expression of faith in the future of our motherland.
Through its extensive research and analysis, the book reproduces very pertinent observations made by Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah about the authenticity of Pakistani nationalism and the grave dangers the country faced instantly upon its creation. "It makes us realise afresh how precious and dear is this beloved country of us," he added.
"This book should be of considerable interest to people around the world, specially those who have heard only negative and distorted information about our country," he said adding that, " Pakistan: unique origins; unique destiny?" is of immediate relevance to all Pakistanis, those who live throughout the land and millions of overseas Pakistanis because many of them may not be fully aware of the extraordinary factors which shaped our nation's birth and the difficult conditions through which it has survived and grown over the past six decades."
The prime minister said that the most vital audience for this book was the young generation of Pakistan particularly in a period of history when some elements in the country and many elements in certain overseas countries were spreading despondency about the future of Pakistan. This book, he said would help inform and motivate millions of young Pakistanis about the remarkable strengths and dynamism of our people.
"The most significant dimension of the book was its strong emphasis on the need to sustain and strengthen a civil, elected, democratic system in Pakistan without interruption and diversion. Even with all the frustrations and problems that arise in democracies, it is crucial to maintain a straight, steady, unwavering commitment to a representative, free and fair political process because that alone guarantees accountability, transparency and stability," he maintained. Gialni said that his government was proud that during the past three years, all decisions, policies and actions have been taken in a consultative, democratic manner that is completely open and subject to scrutiny and debate in Parliament and in the Provincial Assemblies.
The prime minister said that the National Book Foundation is a precious legacy from the government of former Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and expressed the hope that it would continue to serve the noble cause for which the Quaid-e-Awam established it. Author of the book Javed Jabbar and Managing Director National Book Foundation, besides others also spoke on the occasion.