Government likely to challenge the disqualification of Yousaf Raza Gilani; says President Zardari

In order to woo the annoyed leader of party, President Asif Ali Zardari has said the government was working on a plan to challenge the disqualification of former premier Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani. His visit to Multan was apparently aimed at addressing concerns of the Gilani family about problems it has been facing.

There have been reports in recent days that the former premier was feeling frustrated by the treatment meted out to him and his family by the government. However, some reports claimed that the president’s visit was aimed at giving a message to elements who wanted to teach a lesson to Gilani for being loyal to the party and its leadership.

During their meeting, the two discussed FIA notices issued to the Gilani family. The FIA has summoned Gilani and his son MNA Abdul Qadir Gilani on November 16. The president said that they would soon hear good news (about disqualification) as he was working on the matter.

Commenting about new federating units in the country, President Zardari said constitutional obstacles relating to dividing Punjab and creating Seraiki province were being removed.

He noted, “Despite the use of different tactics by opponents of Seraiki province, we succeeded in getting a resolution passed in the Punjab Assembly. But, a constitutional amendment in this regard requires two-thirds majority.”

Yousaf Raza Gilani was of the opinion that the parliamentary commission on new provinces should be asked to submit its recommendations as soon as possible and the recommendations should be tabled in parliament without any delay. He proposed appointment of Khurshid Shah as chairman of the commission.

The president said the new province would be of benefit to the region because powers and resources would be transferred to local people and the region would receive more funds under the National Finance Commission award.

Calling for suggestions about relief in electricity charges for farmers using tube-wells to irrigate their land and said the matter would be taken up sympathetically, he said small farmers would get another relief when their bank loans would be written off.

He called upon parliamentarians and PPP leaders of the area to reach out to the people to solve their problems and motivate them to enhance their participation in political process. According to TV reports, the president held a 20-minute meeting with Gilani and his sons.

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