Monday, January 3, 2011

Gilani wins PML-Q support

LAHORE: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani won the support of parliament's third largest party, PML-Q on condition of good governance, Geo News reported on Monday.

Talking to the media men after meeting PML-Q leadership, Prime Minister Gilani said PML-Q has supported me earlier and would not derail the system.

Prime Minister said that PML-Q has always supported the government on national issues unconditionally, adding that Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain has assured that his party would not be part of any undemocratic step. He further said that PML-Q has assured for supporting him if no-confidence motion was filed.

He said Shujaat has convened party meeting tomorrow to discuss the issues.

PM urged politicians to support democracy and strengthen it.

Gilani said PML-Q has supported unconditionally while remaining in opposition. He said that PML-Q has always supported the government on issues of national interest.

Shujaat Hussain said that PML-Q is not against the Prime Minister, adding that it did not want to blackmail the government. He further said that his party wants to flourish the democracy.

He asked the PM to redress the grievance of masses.

The Prime Minister pointed out that Muttahida Qaumi Movement has only one issue i.e Sindh Home Minsiter Zulfiqr Mirza's statements, while the JUI-F was angry over the sacking of his minister.