ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf said that Pakistan People's Party is firm on its commitment to the creation of Bahawalpur South Punjab province and has a special place for the people of South Punjab.
This was stated by the Prime Minster Raja Pervez Ashraf while talking to a delegation led by Tassnim Nawaz Gardazi, Dr Mian Akhtar Lalika and Syed Fazal Hussain Shah Gilani who called on him at PM House Wednesday afternoon.
The Prime Minister said that that it was the vision of Shaheed Mohtarama Benazir Bhutto and the leadership of President Asif Ali Zardari who pursued her policy of consensus and reconciliation to help create political stability in the country.
Talking about the forthcoming general elections, the Prime Minister said that that he was confident that the people of Pakistan will return Pakistan People's Party to power. We have served the country and have successes and achievements to our credit, said the Prime Minister.
"I am sure that once we go out for campaigning we will be able to elicit the favour of the people. We have to apprise the masses about our performance and the measures that we have taken in the last five years for their well-being. The delegation comprised prominent political persons hailing from South Punjab who had recently joined PPP."