Saturday, May 9, 2009

Operations to continue in tribal areas, Cabinet endorses




ISLAMABAD :The Federal Cabinet on Saturday during its meeting has endorsed the ongoing military operation in Swat and Malakand.

In a media briefing after cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said a fund has been established for displaced persons in which Rs.200 million has already been deposited.

He said Pakistani embassies have been directed to launch a drive for displace people as well as Benazir Income Support Program and health ministry also directed to take care of displaced people.

“A delegation of parliamentarians will be dispatch to different countries in this connection. Provincial governments have also give directives to remain vigilant for terror,” said prime minister.

Premier Gilani said special attention would be given to Balochistan and urged that ongoing dialogue process should be completed.

He rejected the reports of capping Pakistan’s nuclear program. He said political forces and civil society would hold a peace march against terrorists and terrorism. The National Assembly session has been summoned on Monday at 4:00 pm in this connection, he added.

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