Prime Minister Gillani Recieves 100% vote of confidance

[Interceptor]

Prime Minister Gillani received a 100% vote confidence not in the entire 60 years of Pakistan has that happened even the Pro-Musharraf parties gave the vote of confidence to the Prime Minister. This is another blow to Musharraf as this maybe his last days in office his own party has given the vote of confidence to democratic leader.

As reports suggest that MQM wants to be part of the coalition government, this will be disaster for the Pro-Musharraf parties as it would mean that MQM also want to play part in removing Musharraf from power and restoring the Judiciary, which should be welcomed, however, the PML-N have astonishingly shown displeasure making MQM part of the coalition, therefore the trio party heads may decide this after MQM is put in front of committee for its part that it played with the establishment and the May 12 crime. We hope MQM is fairly judged and later become part of the coalition after all they are taking the right direction towards democracy.

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani has announced revolutionary steps in his policy speech at the floor of National Assembly after getting unanimous vote of confidence from the house on Saturday.

The prime minister in his landmark speech increased the support price of wheat from Rs. 510 to 625 per 40 kilograms. He announced lifting of ban on student and trade unions, while changed the status of PEMRA to make it a subsidiary of the ministry of information.

Muslim League (Q), Functional League, People’s Party Sherpao and Muttahida Qaumi Movement announced to support the prime minister.

The prime minister in his speech thanked Almighty Allah for his election in this holy month.

He also expressed his gratitude to People’s Party’s slain leaders Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Benazir Bhutto, party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, co-chairman Asif Zardari and the party workers, leaders of allied parties Nawaz Sharif, Asfandyar Wali, Altaf Hussain, Pir Pagara, independent members and other parties that voted to him for confidence.

Prime Minister Gillani promised to take along all sides and work for the best interest of the country.

He vowed to strengthen the institutions and to improve law and order in the country. Talking about his government’s priorities he said terrorism and extremism is the most serious problem faced by the country. He called the militants to shun the path of violence and initiate dialogue with the government.

Price hike and unemployment are other key problems faced by the country, he said. The government would provide jobs to jobless, he said.

The prime minister welcomed the COAS decision of withdrawal of the on duty military officers from the civilian departments adding that it has boosted the prestige of the armed forces.

The Prime Minister announced repealing of the draconian Pemra laws of Nov 3, 2007 adding the Parliamentary Reconciliation Committee recommendations will be introduced.

The prime minister said media would be allowed to witness proceedings of the parliament.

Gillani said he would take along the APDM parties with him adding that all provinces have confidence over his government.

Speaking in the National Assembly after taking vote of confidence, he said maintaining law and order in the country would be the top priority of his government for which terrorism needs to be rooted out.

“We are ready to talk to all those who are ready to lay down their arms and wanted peace,” he said.

He said he would announce a special package for tribal areas to give them employment and to remove their backwardness and other social evils.

The Prime Minister also announced to revoke FCR.

He welcomed the announcement of the Chief of the Army Staff that all army personnel from the civil departments will be called back.

“This announcement by the COAS will enhance the dignity, respect and honour of the army.”

He expressed the hope that all the army personnel from civilian departments will be called back within two weeks.

The Prime Minister said his government will take steps for the restoration of deposed judges. As a first step, these judges have already been freed from detention.

Referring to power, flour and water crises in the country, Prime Minister Gilani said these problems were not easy to tackle. He said there was a possibility of more load shedding in the country during the summer season.

He said to overcome the electricity shortage in the country, which at present stands at 3000 megawatt, new power units will be set up and PEPCO has been asked to issue 10 million energy saver bulbs at discounted prices.

The shortage next year, he added, is expected to reach 4000 MW.

He said in the first phase of Thar Coal Project the electricity generation will be 5,000 mw which will increase to 20,000 mw in the next phase.

He said Wapda has been asked to complete the feasibility of large dams and investment in the project of Keti Bandar will be invited again and lighting on government buildings has been stopped.

To save the wastage of water, he added, canals will be brick lined and small dams constructed to ensure supply of water for irrigation and drinking purposes.

He said the budget of the Prime Minister House will be cut by 40 percent and hoped that other departments too will follow the example.

The cabinet members will not use a vehicle of more than 1600 cc and they will only be allowed Economy Plus class during air travel.

He said like many other democratic countries, during the Question Hour the Prime Minister would also be present in the house to answer questions.

To provide employment to the fresh graduates, Prime Minister announced the setting up of Literacy and Health Commission. It will also ensure employment to one person in a household.

He said a Madrassa Welfare Authority will be set up to carry out the audit of the accounts of all madrassas in the country. The authority will be responsible to ensure that curricula of all madrassas are uniform.

The Prime Minister said that every year one million housing units will be constructed in the country. He also announced the launch of 5-marla housing scheme in rural areas for the poor besides provision of houses on 80 square meters and flats in the cities for the general public.

He said all retiring government servants will be given flats or houses and the provinces have also been directed to launch similar schemes for the retired persons.

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly expressed its confidence in Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani Saturday by passing a resolution for vote of confidence unanimously.

Earlier Prime Minister Gillani requested the opposition benches to support the motion for vote of confidence. In response Muslim League (Q), Functional League, Peoples Party Sherpao and Muttahida Qaumi Movement announced to support the PM.

Later Asfandyar Wali said that now the vote count is not required and asked the speaker to announce that the house has passed the resolution for vote of confidence.

The speaker announced that the National Assembly has passed the vote of confidence unanimously.

Prime Minister Gillani later in his speech thanked the allied parties and Muslim League (Q), Functional League, Peoples Party Sherpao and Muttahida Qaumi Movement for their support.

In his policy speech after the vote of confidence Prime Minister Gillani promised to take along all sides and work for the best interest of the country.

He vowed to strengthen the institutions and to improve law and order in the country. Talking about his government’s priorities he said terrorism and extremism is the most serious problem faced by the country. He called the militants to shun the path of violence and initiate dialogue with the government.

Price hike and unemployment are other key problems faced by the country, he said. The government would provide jobs to jobless, he said.

The prime minister welcomed the COAS decision of withdrawal of the on duty military officers from the civilian departments adding that it has boosted the prestige of the armed forces.

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[BATMAN]

Good news for PPP. All credit to President Musharraf for new Pakistan.
Imagine if PPP would have lost the elections what they would have done to our dear country in the name of false democracy.
Since PPP has no hidderence to embark on their manifesto. I hope
PPP will bring revolution in next five years. Industry, infrastructure and wheat, cloth, shelter will be available to every one.

Still I doubt that any future govt. of Pakistan show as much development, what we see today. Musharraf's rule will always be remained as examplary for all the regimes to compete.
Infect I think all politicians have no idea about development. All they care is about is how to fill there foreign banks and buy flats in UK.

 

[mujahideen]

Now that a new government is in power, it must start its work. They have promised big things and they must diliver. They cant afford to waste a minute. Even though I am against all the political parties that have formed the government I am willing to give them a chance. I think we all should give them a chance, lets see what they do.

 

[Interceptor]

Now that a new government is in power, it must start its work. They have promised big things and they must diliver. They cant afford to waste a minute. Even though I am against all the political parties that have formed the government I am willing to give them a chance. I think we all should give them a chance, lets see what they do.

The government hasn't yet come into power the provincial assemblies are yet to take oath, Musharraf is taking his time so that he can attack the new government. He wants it to start during April which would mean that during April the 1st I believe I read that WAPDA will switch off the power for Karachi because this is the deadline until Karachi pays WAPDA the money due Musharraf wants this new government to come in power with enormous pressure from all sides.

He knows that it would be his last day if he gave all power to Prime Minister Gillani as at the moment Musharraf has more power than Gillani.

 

[mujahideen]

The government hasn't yet come into power the provincial assemblies are yet to take oath, Musharraf is taking his time so that he can attack the new government. He wants it to start during April which would mean that during April the 1st I believe I read that WAPDA will switch off the power for Karachi because this is the deadline until Karachi pays WAPDA the money due Musharraf wants this new government to come in power with enormous pressure from all sides.

He knows that it would be his last day if he gave all power to Prime Minister Gillani as at the moment Musharraf has more power than Gillani.

President Musharraf is weak right now. He cant do anything to harm the government. The Army has left politics and President Musharraf is no longer the towering figure he was a year ago. The new government was well aware of what they have inherited and what their duty is, they must fulfill the promises they have made to the nation.

 

[Interceptor]

President Musharraf is weak right now. He cant do anything to harm the government. The Army has left politics and President Musharraf is no longer the towering figure he was a year ago. The new government was well aware of what they have inherited and what their duty is, they must fulfill the promises they have made to the nation.

No your quite mistaken, the black articles he has in place and the 10 odd years he has been in power he has for seen this and is playing his cards correctly if he is going to leave he wants it to be with respect. But he is still more powerful than PM Gillani but if he twitches his muscles he will be attacked by the newly elected Parliament and the lawyers community. He also has his bogus Judiciary to protect him.

 

[mujahideen]

No your quite mistaken, the black articles he has in place and the 10 odd years he has been in power he has for seen this and is playing his cards correctly if he is going to leave he wants it to be with respect. But he is still more powerful than PM Gillani but if he twitches his muscles he will be attacked by the newly elected Parliament and the lawyers community. He also has his bogus Judiciary to protect him.

I am sorry I cant agree with you. It is true that President Musharraf has the laws and the judiciary to bulldoze his way to power but you have to understand he is weak. His only hope is that the new Parliament works with him. I dont think he will attempt to do any thing to upset the new Parliament. I my opinion he only has two options open in front of him either to work with the new Parliament or to pack up and leave the political scene.

 

[Tiki Tam Tam]

It is a tricky situation.

There is a President who was supreme, but now considerably in a tight spot.

The US has changed tack.

There is a democratically elected govt, but with no clear mandate.

It has however cobbled support, but from elements having a history of high rivalry and diametrically, or near diametrically different view.

Then, the main jackstay of power, the military, is flexing its muscle to be out of the shadow of Musharraf.

How this jigsaw is worked out to one's advantage will decide the one who shall dictate the terms.

Or else, another stint of militaryocracy!

Speculation is too premature to see the coalescing of the alignments.

 

[Interceptor]

It has however cobbled support, but from elements having a history of high rivalry and diametrically, or near diametrically different view.

Their opinions and differences are normal, like we might agree on some points as such... but the two main parties who are leading the way have signed a declaration of understanding, points on which they have mutually agreed on and they learned from their past mistakes, Nawaz will never sit with the establisment as he learned how they betray him. Other than that I agree with all the points you made.

 

[BATMAN]

Their opinions and differences are normal, like we might agree on some points as such... but the two main parties who are leading the way have signed a declaration of understanding,

Normal !
She went into exile fearing prosecution by the hands of Sharif!
She had been dragged into courts world wide by Sharif!
Zardari was put behind bars on the orders of Sharif, without any court conviction!
Declaration of undestanding was openly violated by BB when she negotiated secretly with Musharraf for allowing her to be a third time PM.
Boy.. you have not seen election runup in 1993. Activists of both sides killed each other and BB and Sharif never liked to look at each other.
Sharif published and distributed her life history as a campaign tool.
Sharif will remain ever biggest critic of BB.

points on which they have mutually agreed on and they learned from their past mistakes, Nawaz will never sit with the establisment as he learned how they betray him. Other than that I agree with all the points you made.

It was establishment who suffered by the hands of the autocrate politicians.
Have you ever counted how many COAS sharif replaced, how many cheifs justices he replaced, how many Presidents he replaced?
First thing political parties do after assuming power is to hire establishment of their choice.
Remember how Zardari used police to kill Mir-Murtaza!
Politicians have always weekend our institutions.
We all are about to witness same medlling of politicians in state institutions. They will even hijack the foreign affairs ministry. I wonder how do they make money by dictating foreign ministry?.