Soomro pays farewell call on President Musharraf
'Pakistan Times' Federal Bureau

RAWALPINDI: Outgoing caretaker Prime Minister Mohammadmian Soomro Monday paid a farewell call on President Pervez Musharraf here at his Camp Office.

President Musharraf expressed satisfaction over the role played by the caretaker government in ensuring a smooth transition to the newly elected representatives adding that it would further strengthen democracy in the country.

The President appreciated efforts of the caretaker Prime Minister and his cabinet for holding of free, fair, transparent and peaceful election.

The outgoing caretaker Prime Minister Mohammadmian Soomro thanked the President for his support in making his task easier.

He assured the President that he would continue to serve the country in whatever capacity in the future.

Soomro took oath of office as caretaker prime minister on November 16 last year.

The outgoing caretaker cabinet of NWFP led by caretaker chief minister Shamsul Mulk also paid a joint farewell call on President Pervez Musharraf here on Monday.

The President lauded their efforts for smooth running of the government and for holding free, fair and transparent elections in NWFP.

The members of the outgoing caretaker cabinet thanked President Musharraf for his support and guidance.●