Speaker National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf says it is time to adopt policies of harmony, reconciliation and dialogue for progress and prosperity of the country.

Talking to a UK and USA based Humanitarian group in Islamabad, he said Pakistan is facing challenges of terrorism, extremism and inflation and being public representatives, the onus of responsibility falls on politicians to lead the nation out of these quagmires.

The Speaker expressed his unwavering confidence on the capabilities of Pakistan armed forces to eliminate terrorism and extremism from the country.

Talking about parliamentary performance, he said it was the first time in the history of Pakistan that the doors of parliament were opened for all, especially for downtrodden and marginalized segments of population like women, children, youth and transgender.

Raja Pervez Ashraf said the parliament has been at the forefront to fight the case of climate justice for Pakistan and it also remains active to legislate for the common people.

Minister for overseas Pakistani Sajid Hussain Turi, who was also present in the meeting, said addressing the problems faced by overseas Pakistanis is top priority of his ministry.

He said special courts would be established in the coming month to decide about property issues of overseas Pakistanis.

Source: Radio Pakistan