Prime Minister Gilani vows not to back down

Landing back in Islamabad after detailed verdict of the Supreme Court, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani vowed to not backpedal in the face of political pressure calling for his resignation.

Speaking to the media in the plane, the premier said that he would soon hold consultation with legal experts over the development and then would take decision whether appeal should be filed or move on for a review.

Giving weight to reports that the government will maintain the line that the conviction would necessarily entail disqualification, Gilani did not discount the possibility of not filing a review or an appeal.

He said he knew that the detailed verdict would be released when he was out of the country. He observed, “It’s all in front of you. You can see it for yourself. Because of this the courts have been exposed. I took a stand, and I will continue taking a stand”.

He stated that the events of the last few weeks had resulted in an extensive support for the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP).

The premier while referring to the calls by PML-N to step down, clarifying that he would not accept the verdicts of ‘Sharif Courts’. The opposition’s best efforts, he was accorded hospitality and respect during his trip to the UK, he added.

In his view, the cradle of democracy had shown confidence in him, expressing satisfaction with the outcome of the state trip.

Because of conviction, the recent visit of the prime minister had generated tremendous controversy back home. However, the PPP claimed that the trip is successful, given some important meetings and even a joint statement by the British and Pakistani prime ministers.

David Cameron in the joint statement recognized Prime Minister Gilani’s role in bracing democracy, stating that any enemy of Pakistan is an enemy of Britain and vice versa.

At a time when Pakistan is facing the prospect of isolation from the United States and its allied countries, it was a key statement for the country.

The premier apart from the recognition held some vital sitting with investors at the London Stock Exchange.

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