Enemies of democracy trying to apply minus-all formula but would fail again: PM

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said that after failure of minus-1 and 2 formula now enemies of democracy are applying minus all formula but it would also turned into fiasco because parliamentarians are active for stability of democracy. Talking to private TV channel here on Saturday Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said that some elements are trying to derail democracy and after failing in minus-1 and 2 formula now they are trying to apply minus all formula but they have to be failed again because we are active for stability of democracy. He said that in past PPP suffered thrashing from the judiciary and now the party is very careful in this connection while he hoped that now in wake of current situation judiciary would do justice. He said that not judge's observations but their decisions should be published in newspapers because some people are running their business through judge's observations. He said that Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto had been judiciary murdered and now we are very careful and are not in favor of confrontation with judiciary. He said that size of Cabinet could not be reduced due to political compulsions. Answering to query he said that no matter whether it is Swiss cases or NRO, only President has immunity under the constitution while Prime Minister and all others are answerable before court. He further said that PPP and specially he practices politics of principle. He said that he has directed Attorney General to speed up proceeding over the cases against NRO beneficiaries. He said that so far summary of Law ministry regarding Swiss cases is concerned, it is public property and every one have right to see it. Talking about Aafia Siddiqui case he said that the government has lost judicial war fight for release of Dr Aafia Siddiqi but political and diplomatic war would continue till her release. He said that Parliament can legislate for transfer of prisoners to ensure Dr Aafia's release. He said that in light of 18th amendment size of cabinet would be reduced at suitable time but right now it is not suitable time due to political compulsions. He said that Chairman PML-N Mian Nawaz Sharif's statements are right as leader of opposition but he is also in favor of democracy. Talking about Kashmir issue he said that due to Mumbai attacks Kashmir issue has went back but we wanted settlement of all issues with India. He further stated "we are heading forward in war against terrorism and military has to be strengthened and increase of defense budget is also necessary in this connection." Answering to a question about major change in the country, he said that he has been listening to news about changing, and has to give statements in this regard so that reality could be brought in front of masses. He said that we always try to remove interference from all institutions and all institutions should work with in ambit of rules and regulations.

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