PPP-led government achieves all vital targets

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf said democracy took firm footing in the country during the last four years of the incumbent government, as it achieved significant targets in economic and social sectors. Addressing the flag-hoisting ceremony at Jinnah Convention Centre held here in connection with the Independence Day, here, he detailed on the success story of the current government, saying the foreign remittances exceeded 13 billion dollars. Elaborating on the government’s stance over terrorism, the Prime Minister noted the terrorism is a menace and the government is resolved to eradicate it from the country before long. Apprising the nation of the government’s handling of Balochistan issue, the PM Raja stressed youths of the province are being given thousands of jobs and full-fledged efforts have been made to bring the offended leaders of the province towards table-talk.