Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that PPP would continue to support government’s welfare initiatives and would also provide suggestions to make the upcoming budget favourable towards the people, especially the farmers, youth, and labourers.
He expressed these views while talking to media after laying the foundation stone of a reverse osmosis (RO) plant here on Sunday.
Speaking on the occasion, the Acting President highlighted that as a member of the United Nations, Pakistan was committed to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, which aimed to ensure “availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all” by 2030. He expressed his appreciation for those working to provide clean drinking water, noting that their efforts were also in service to the state. He said that the provision of clean water was a global issue, which needed to be addressed on a priority basis with global support.
Responding to a question, he highlighted Pakistan has the capability to address threats on the eastern and western borders, as well as terrorism and extremism with national unity.
The Acting President said his party believed in public welfare and political dialogue and has always preferred to adopt reconciliatory approach to address national issues. He further stated that his party had been supporting the government to provide relief to the people.
