President Asif Ali Zardari has underscored the need to strengthen parliamentary democracy further and promote political stability to put the country on the path of development.

The President expressed these views during a dinner held in honour of parliamentarians belonging to the Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarians, Awami National Party, PML-Q, and Ishtehkam-e-Pakistan Party at President House in Islamabad last night.

When discussing the country's current issues, the President emphasized the need to forge political unity to overcome its political, economic, and security challenges.

The President called for promoting tolerance and mutual respect as well as strengthening democratic institutions.

He said political, economic, and governance reforms are essential for improving public service delivery and bringing economic prosperity.

He urged the need to rise above partisan interests and committedly work for the welfare of the people.

President Asif Ali Zardari said he is against the politics of confrontation that harmed the country.

PM calls for political stability, continuity of policies

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says political stability and continuity of policies are vital for progress of the country.

He expressed these views while addressing a dinner hosted in the honor of parliamentarians from the coalition parties in Islamabad last night.

The Prime Minister said the decline in the inflation rate to 9.6 percent during August is a reflection of the government's policies for the improvement of the economy. He said the prediction of economic experts for further reduction in the inflation rate during the current month is also good news for the nation.

The Prime Minister said the government's struggle to save the country from default remained successful by the grace of Almighty Allah and the positive results of government's economic reforms are reaching out to the people in terms of their prosperity.

Shehbaz Sharif said the process of digitization of the economy is underway whereas the right sizing and downsizing of the government has been initiated to curtail its expenditures and size.

Regarding the electricity tariff, Shehbaz Sharif said the government is taking steps to provide relief to the poor and low-income segments of society.