Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said on Thursday that the government was forming a high-level committee to investigate the memo controversy.
Responding to queries raised by reporters after addressing the participants of the second International Women Police Conference, Gilani said there was no threat to the government because of the memo controversy or any other issue and the scandal would be thoroughly investigated “at the highest level” and an enquiry committee would be formed very soon to probe the matter.
The prime minister did not comment on the composition of the enquiry committee and also did not mention any specific timeframe for the investigation. “Talking about threats to the government is a part of speculation. Even if the entire country joins the investigation into the memo issue, still there is no threat to the government. I had promised to bring back the ambassador. He was summoned back and was asked to resign. The matter is being investigated now,” he said.
NATIONAL SECURITY: Talking to British Home Secretary Theresa May who called on him at the Prime Minister’s House, Gilani said that national security was linked to economic security. The prime minister underscored the importance of economic stability for which the UK’s cooperation was of fundamental importance. “The world should help us through greater market access and with more trade and investment,” the PM added.
The British home secretary discussed with Gilani issues pertaining to cooperation in counter-terrorism and the ongoing collaboration in the fields of education, economy and security. She said the cooperation between the two countries in various fields under the umbrella of Enhanced Strategic Dialogue would be strengthened.
