Sunday, March 23, 2008

New parliament to have full authority: Nawaz

* PML-N chief says he still has concerns about MQM

LAHORE: The new parliament will work as an institution that has full authority and that works according to the wishes and aspirations of the people of the country, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif said on Saturday. Talking to the media at the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf Chairman Imran Khan, he said, “The PML-N and its coalition partners have a two-thirds majority in parliament, which is good for the future of democracy in the country.” He said there was complete harmony among the would-be ruling coalition partners on the formation of government, adding, “We will come up to the expectations of the masses, who have given us their mandate, and will fully implement the party’s manifesto.” Review: Nawaz said that different policies, including those pertaining to the country’s role in the war against terror, would be reviewed. On the coalition’s candidate for premiership, he said it was the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)’s prerogative to nominate a candidate for premiership, adding that the PML-N would extend full support to PPP’s decision. He said that he still had reservations about the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), despite their move to support the PPP-backed premiership candidate. Imran Khan told the media that the problems facing the country could be resolved by taking wise decisions based on political wisdom. He said there was no difference between the manifestoes of the PML-N and the All Parties Democratic Movement. Earlier, Nawaz condoled with Khan over the demise of his (Khan’s) father and prayed to God to allow the departed soul to rest in eternal peace. app

Courtesy Daily Times

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