Only a fool would want to see his govt collapse: Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Sunday said efforts are afoot to protect the state institutions and that only a fool would want to see his government collapse.

He said this while talking to journalists during his visit to visit to Sunday Bazaar at Aabpara here.

When asked to comment on a possible action against him by the Supreme Court for contempt of court, the Prime Minister refused to respond, saying the case is in the court.

Regarding price hike, he said it is a global phenomenon and not restricted to only Pakistan. “Global recession has spiraled prices of commodities across the world,” he added.

The Prime Minister inquired about the supply and prices of essential commodities. He said he has directed the authorities to strictly monitor the rates at shops. Minister for Information Qamar Zaman Kaira accompanied the Prime Minister.