Thursday, August 6, 2009

Gilani visits Gojra, condemns attack





GOJRA: Prime Minister Gilani has said that around 98 people have been rounded up in connection to Gojra attacks, according to a DawnNews report.

The Prime minister and Chief Minister of Punjab have announced two hundred million rupees for rehabilation of the victims during a visit to Gojra.

Gilani also announced the allocation of two Senate seats for the Christian community.

Five per cent quota will also be reserved for the community along with doubling funds for their developmental projects.

The cabinet and the national assembly has unanimously condemned the incident and the government has formed a judicial commission to bring the culprits to task, said Gilani.

The prime minister also led a minute's silence to pay his respects to the victims of the violence.

Meanwhile the Chief Minister of Punjab Shabaz Sharif also reiterated that all culprits will be brought to task and that the political administration is working hard to handle the situation.

It was also announed that August 11 will be observed as 'minorities day'.

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