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President Asif Ali Zardari addressed the joint session of Parliament, marking the eighth time a civilian president has inaugurated a new parliamentary year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his speech, President Zardari expressed hope that the Parliament would ensure good governance, political stability, and meet the expectations of the people. He emphasized the need for hard work to strengthen the democratic system and praised the government\u2019s efforts in steering the country in a positive direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The president highlighted economic progress, noting an increase in foreign exchange reserves and a record-breaking rise in the stock market. He acknowledged the government’s success in reducing the policy rate from 22% to 12% and stated that other economic indicators were also showing positive trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zardari reiterated the importance of focusing on public service and welfare projects, urging policymakers to prioritize initiatives that directly benefit the people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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