The Speaker, National Assembly urged the law makers of the country to play the role of oversight in achieving the MDG targets
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Islamabad June 3,2014. The Speaker, National Assembly, Mr. Ayaz Sadiq urged the law makers of the country to play the role of oversight in achieving the MDG targets. Mr. Sadiq encouraged the young legislators to pool in their knowledge and energies along with the donors, international agencies to meet the targets set by the 8th Millennium Development Goals.. The Speaker was inaugurating the first ever National Workshop of Parliamentarians at Pakistan Institute of Parliament Services (PIPS) Islamabad this morning.
2. He was addressing the conveners and Members of the task force of four Provincial Legislatures, including AJK and Gilgit Baltistan Assemblies. Some Senior Parliamentarians members of Civil Society academia and Media were also present on the occasion.
3. Mr. Sadiq urged the democratic and parliamentary force to rise above the political divides and work with dedication for the social and economic development of the country.
4. The Speaker termed the occasion as unique and land mark in our parliamentary history and said that meeting of MDGs will bring social development and improve the quality of life for the common people.
The parliament will play the role of oversight in the development of the Social Sectors, he further said.
5. He also praised the extensive turn out of the parliamentarians and appreciated their commitment and resolve. We are determined to reduce poverty, sickness and illiteracy, he added.
The Hon’able Speaker also inter-acted with delegates of all provinces and shared views on the conference, and exchange mutual experiences.
He praised the interest and involvement of MNA Ms: Maryem Aurengzeb in holding this conference and also appreciated the team work of legislators, the Secretaries of PIPS and National Assembly.
While addressing the ceremony, he praised the role of Media and cautioned them to act with responsibilities while discharging their duties.
The ceremony concluded with the delegates lightening the candle of hope and prosperity.
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