LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday called for Prime Minister Gilani’s resignation, claiming that he would not let President Zardari and the prime minister continue to “ridicule” the judiciary.

“We would not allow them to destroy state institutions. They will have to comply with the Supreme Court’s verdict,” he said.

Addressing a rally in Lahore, the PML-N chief accussed the PPP government of rampant corruption, and said that the PPP’s policies had brought the country to the brink of destruction.

“I will salute all those who join in our just struggle for the rule of law and respect for the judiciary,” said Sharif.

Criticising the PPP and its popular “Roti, Kapra aur Makaan” slogan, Sharif said that people barely had food to feed their kids, let alone cloth and shelter.

“Prices are rising every day, but the common worker sees no increase in his wages,” said the PML-N chief as he addressed the Labour Day rally.

“The PML-N has always strived for the welfare and betterment of workers and labourers. My father was also a worker and did not get any property from the British rulers,” he added.

Welcoming the announcement by his brother, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, for an increase in workers’ minimum wage in the province to Rs 9,000, Nawaz said that he wished the minimum wage was Rs 20,000 per month.

Those earning Rs 20,000 now every month were unable to live honorable lives due to massive hike in prices because of PPP rulers, he he said.

The PML-N Chief contended that there was no economic development due to the unavailability of gas and electricity. He claimed that during his tenure as prime minister, the economy was developing at a steadfast rate and the masses were benefiting from the growth.

The announcement by the CM Punjab follows that of PM Gilani’s announcement earlier on Tuesday of raising minimum wage from Rs7,000 to Rs8,000.