Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani.—FIle Photo

PIR JO GOTH: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Sunday said that granting a country the 'Most Favoured Nation' (MFN) status was not the same as declaring it the most “friendly" nation, DawnNews reported.

Speaking to reporters after condoling with Pir Pagara VIII upon the demise of his father, PM Gilani said that many other countries had also been declared most favoured nations in the past.

Gilani said that the government would consider Pakistan’s interests while trading with India, as it is a step towards better trade relations with the neighbouring country.

The prime minister said that, in his opinion, the government should be given a chance to complete its tenure. He further said that Afghan people hold the solution for the Afghan crisis.

When asked a question about the contempt of court case against him, he declined to give an answer, saying that only his lawyer could answer questions related to the case.

Gilani added that the government had decided to call an ‘All Parties Conference’ to dicsuss the Balochistan issue.

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