Pakistan: PPP, MQM, ANP back army action

Key opposition parties of the Parliament have announced to support much-awaited military offensive in North Waziristan, SAMAA reported Monday.

Pakistan People Party (PPP), Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Awami National Party (ANP) declared that they support the full-fledged action launched on Sunday.

MQM chief Altaf Hussain, in an exclusive chat with SAMAA live from London, welcomed the launch of a fresh military offensive, “Zarb-e-Azb” in North Waziristan tribal region against Taliban militants.

“I welcome this operation and I am glad that government is supporting the armed force,” Hussain said.