PM calls for action against corruption

Iraqi Ambassador calls on Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has reiterated the commitment of his government to take all measures to eradicate corruption from government institutions to ensure the good governance. The government of PPP, he added is trying to solve the problems of the people, by promoting the culture of good governance.

Prime Minister expressed the views while talking to Aftab Shabaan Mirani, MNA who called on him at PM House. The Prime Minister stressed upon the political representatives to monitor all the projects in their respective constituencies and make sure that fruits of these developments are trickled down to common man.
Mirani appreciated the government’s efforts to ensure good governance. The Prime Minister said the decision will help strengthen the process of accountability.

Mirani also discussed political situation of the country with the Prime Minister. He also apprised the Prime Minister of various development projects in his constituency.
Furthermore, Prime Minister Gilani said Pakistan fully supports sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Iraq and welcomes the agreement amongst leadership of Iraq on forming the new government in the wake of general elections held in March this year.
He wished every success to the Iraqi new government and the people and expressed his firm belief that a peaceful, stable and prosperous Iraq would not only benefit its people but would also contribute towards the peace and security in the region.
Prime Minister was talking to Dr Rushdi Mahmood Rasheed, Ambassador of Iraq who called on him in the PM House this afternoon to deliver a cheque of US$ 10 million on behalf of his government for the rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts of the government in the flood affected areas.
The Prime Minister conveyed his profound appreciation to the leadership and people of Iraq for their generous contributions and stated that this donation will certainly help mitigate the sufferings and pains of the flood stricken people in Pakistan.
Prime Minister while underlining the need for expansion and diversification of existing trade and economic cooperation with Iraq in multifaceted fields said that the concerned stakeholders in Pakistan like BOI and Ministry of Commerce will be asked to interact with the Ambassador of Iraq to find new ways and means to make progress in these important fields. -Agencies

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