ISLAMABAD - Pak Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that the country needs political stability in order to ensure socio-economic development of the masses. He said that the external challenges facing the country also require that political forces across party divide craft consensus and put up a united front against these challenges.

The Prime Minister expressed these views while talking to Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, head of PML-Q, who called at him at the PM House this evening.
The Prime Minister said that the government tried to present a balanced budget in tight economic conditions.
He said that it would welcome suggestions from the opposition parties.

PML-Q chief assured the Prime Minister that his party would contribute positively towards debate on budget and support the government in facing the challenges posed to country. (Monitoring Desk)