Pakistan

Nuclear status brings us recognition: Gilani

Gilani announces end of single-party-led-govt era, says next govt should also be formed through a coalition.

Agencies November 30, 2010

RAWALAKOT: “We are proud to be a nuclear state,” said Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, adding that the nuclear status has helped the country gain recognition in the world.

“We believe in democracy. We believe in the freedom of media and respect its criticism. We respect the opposition and its mandate but at the same time we expect that our mandate will also be respected,” said Gilani while addressing party workers on Monday.

“I am criticised and my cabinet members are criticised. Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) should be praised for its tolerance,” Gilani added.

He expressed confidence that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will sweep the next general elections too, adding that change would only come through the people. “I advice all those who wish to take over the government that they should wait till the next general elections,” he added.

He announced the end of the single-party-led government era, adding the next government would also be formed through a coalition. “Eighty per cent work on the Charter of Democracy has been completed,” claimed Gilani.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 30^th, 2010.

COMMENTS (6)

G. Din | 13 years ago | Reply You are getting recognition, alright, with or without the Muslim Bomb. Pakistan will be recognized for the terrorism universities which attract jehadis from all over the world!!!

ajklodhi | 13 years ago | Reply I have always been a staunch critic of PPP.And i now praise it for its ability to reach to the poor of the poors.

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Anoop | 13 years ago | Reply Yeah, the recognition that nukes are based in a country which figures prominently in the top 10 failed states.

IZ | 13 years ago | Reply Being a society where the people are able to live with dignity and a basic standard of living and where human rights are widely respected and laws enforced with, in fact, bring us even better recognition. Right now we are known as the corrupt, loony, bankrupt, violent and law-breaking country... with nuclear weapons.

Rizwan | 13 years ago | Reply Mr. prime minister also think about the treatment being given by us to a person who managed nuclear status for pakistan! Does not he deserve, like the position/respect given by Indian to a Muslim Scientist

Someone | 13 years ago | Reply "I am criticised and my cabinet members are criticised. Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) should be praised for its tolerance.." - this one made me laugh :)

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