Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday said Federal Minister Samina Khalid Ghurki would be given new portfolio in lieu of her old ministry which has been devolved under the 18th Constitutional Amendment. The prime minister was talking to Federal Minister Ghurki who called on him at Prime Minister's House on Saturday.
The prime minister said his government is making concerted efforts to win gender balance in every walk of life. He urged the minister to mobilise the womenfolk of the country to enhance their participation in the public affairs. He observed that women participation in the public affairs is a key to speed up social progress and development. He said the government has taken a number of measures including legislation's for smothering hurdles and impediments in active participation of the womenfolk in the national development.
The prime minister stated during the meeting that the government is finalising a project to provide better public transport facilities to the people of Lahore, Rawalpindi and Islamabad. He said new buses would be plied on main routes in these cities to provide relief to the common man.
Ghurki apprised the prime minister about various development schemes launched in her constituency for the public well-being. She also proposed various new development schemes of public welfare in her constituency. Political situation and Ramadan Package was also discussed during the meeting.
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