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President Zardari Stresses Importance of Communication Development Projects, Meets Federal Minister

President Zardari Stresses Importance of Communication Development Projects, Meets Federal Minister

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Lahore: President Asif Ali Zardari met with Federal Minister for Communications Aleem Khan at the Governor House Lahore, in a meeting also attended by Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider and Nawab Shehzad. During the discussion, the participants exchanged views on ongoing development projects in the country, improvements in the communication system, and infrastructure initiatives.  
 
Federal Minister for Communications Aleem Khan briefed the president on the ongoing and proposed projects under the ministry. On the occasion, President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized that a modern and sustainable communication system is indispensable for national progress. He stressed that development projects not only create employment opportunities but also play a pivotal role in accelerating the country’s economic growth.  
 
The president further stated that developmental goals can only be achieved through harmony between the federation and the provinces. He clarified that the timely completion of projects under a coordinated federal and provincial strategy is in the national interest. He added that all institutions must promote mutual cooperation to ensure sustainable development and prosperity for the country.
Meanwhile, member of the National Assembly Samina Khalid Gharki, founding activist of the PPP Arif Khan, Chaudhry Zaka Ashraf, Member of the Provincial Assembly Begum Rana Nasira Shaukat, Dr. Farid Al-Zakaria, and Professor Karim, along with other political and social figures, also met the President. Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan was also present in all the meetings. Important topics like social development, education, role of women, and national unity were discussed in the meeting. Talking to the delegations, Asif Ali Zardari said that democracy is the main pillar of our national identity, we are struggling to strengthen parliamentary values, rule of law and public participation, it is the responsibility of elected representatives and political workers to stay in touch with the people and play an active role in solving their problems. Samina Khalid Gharki informed the President about the problems of her constituency and also presented various suggestions. 
Mairah Hashmi, daughter of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto’s bodyguard Muhammad Shafiq Goga Shaheed and renowned journalist, along with her family, had a special meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari. The meeting discussed mobilizing the children of martyrs in the party. On this occasion, President Zardari said that the families of martyrs are the capital of the PPP. The real strength of any organization is its sincere workers. We stand with our dedicated workers in every difficult time. Mairah Hashmi is a valuable asset of the PPP and a representative of the new generation. 
 
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