PESHAWAR - The reconciliation policy of Pakistan Peoples’ Party, (PPP) adopted by President Asif Ali Zardari has strengthened democratic institutions and brought political stability in the country as it will continue for the socio-economic emancipation of masses in future, said Member Provincial Assembly, (MPA) Malik Tehmas Khan here Sunday.
Addressing party workers here on occasion of joining of former councilor, Azra Bibi and dozens of her family members and supporters here, the PPP leader said his party was following the policy of reconciliation for continuation and smooth functioning of democratic system and promoting political tolerance and values in the society. He said it was the PPP reconciliation policy that Government and elected assemblies for the first time in the country’s history are completing its five years tenure. The lawmaker said PPP leadership and workers had rendered supreme scarifies for democracy and stability of democratic institutions in the country and will not hesitate to give more for the rights of people and Pakistan.
He said that the PPP was following the mission and vision of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto Shaheed to carry democratic system forward and protect rights of masses.
“The smooth solution of the recent long march issue by PPP leadership has appreciated by all and sundry that will strengthen political tolerance and democratic system in Pakistan,” he maintained. It is the victory of all political forces believed in democracy and power of masses,” he added.
He said the joining of people and political leaders in PPP have reflected their confidence in our programs and productive and growth-oriented peoples’ welfare policies of the present elected Government.
He hinted that some key political stalwarts of Khyber Pakthunkhwa will also join PPP before the general elections.
The MPA said election would be held on time as assured by our top leadership again and again and there should be no ambiguity in it.
The PPP leader urged all the political parties to shun the differences and work together for the resolution of country’s all problems and peace in the society.
He said that Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) led government had provided the rights of the provinces through NFC award and granted provincial autonomy to federating units besides giving identity to Pakhtoons.
The Minister said that Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto had given the Constitution to strengthen all the national institutions of the country. Also, he said, the Government has given special focus on poverty alleviation and socio-economic development of masses through multi dimensional Benazir Income Support Programme.
The MPA said hundreds of thousands of poor families of Khyber Pakthunkhwa are being facilited from BISP.
He said this programme will continue in future as well as people are its custodians.
He welcomed the new comers in the party and assured them full support. On this occasion, the MPA announced different development programs and schemes for uplift of the area.
On this occasion, Azra Bibi and his son Amir Hassan Afridi expressed full confidence in the leadership of MPA Malik Tehmas Khan.