I was punished for my support of Saraiki province: Gilani

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Former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani. -File Photo

LAHORE: Former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said that he was victimised because he took up the cause of a Saraiki province. He further said that PPP will again win the next election.

Gilani was speaking to media persons at the Lahore railway station before his departure to Multan by train.

He further said that Nato supplies was not stopped upon the demand of Difa-i-Pakistan and neither was it resumed upon their request.

"The people who are participating in the long march should be aware that there will be no benefit from it," he said.

Special arrangements have been made for his rally in Multan, where he will visit various places in the city before reaching his home.

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