Opposition leader in the Punjab Assembly Raja Riaz Ahmed on Saturday said the new prime minister would address all public issues, especially the energy crisis. Talking to APP at his chamber, he said Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf was a seasoned politician and fully aware of problems faced by the country. In fact, he said, Raja Pervaiz was a right choice at a right time.
He also lauded the contribution of former prime minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani to defend the Constitution and the democratic process. "His role in upholding the supremacy of parliament will always be remembered," he added. To a question, he said President Asif Ali Zardari had foiled all conspiracies to create political uncertainty. He urged Nawaz Sharif that instead of efforts to derail the democratic system, he should come up with positive suggestions to strengthen democracy and improve the economy.