Gilani announces economic zones for Multan

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LAHORE: Newly-elected Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Wednesday that all political parties should work together to deal with the challenges being faced by the country.

At an Eid reception ceremony, attended by senior PPP leaders, Mr Gilani said the coalition government was aware of the country’s problems and taking steps to resolve them.

He said he remained a prime minister and now he was the Senate chairman and it happened with the support of the people of Multan. He said he would take special measures for the development of Multan.

He said special economic zones would be established in Multan.

The Senate chairman said he would continue the mission of serving the general public, particularly the poor segment of society.

He said that the people would witness development projects in near future and the PPP would perform its due role for ensuring maximum jobs to unemployed youth.

He said they would take measures to convert Multan into a city of lights.

Published in Dawn, April 13th, 2024

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