NA: (Unity and tolerance are the prime requirements to counter the challenges: NA Speaker)

ISLAMABAD:The Spokesperson of the Prime Minister Nadeem Afzal Chan called on Speaker National Assembly Assad Qaiser at Speaker House here on Thursday.

The matters pertaining to overall economic and political situation in the country were discussed during the meeting.

The Speaker said that we all need unity and tolerance to forge ahead to counter the socio-economic issues faced by the nation. He said all members of National Assembly are equal for him and he paid equal attention to all of them.

He said to legislate for public interest and to keep the peaceful environment in the House is his foremost priority.

While appreciating the appointment of Nadeem Afzal Chan as Spokesperson of the Prime Minister, he said Nadeem Afzal Chan belongs to a well known political family and he himself is active and seasoned political leader who is well versed in resolving the public issues.

His appointment as Spokesperson of Prime Minister is a good omen. Spokesperson of the Prime Minister Nadeem Afzal Chan expressed deep gratitude for the Speaker and appreciated his neutral role in the House.

He said the incumbent government is striving for elimination of poverty, illiteracy, corruption and raising the living standards of masses.

He was confident that the incumbent government will succeed to overcome the grave socio-economic crisis and would lead the country on the path of progress and development.