Army remain in Malakand till peace restoration

Monday, May 18, 2009 at 2:58 pm

Army remain in Malakand till peace restoration ISLAMABAD: All Parties Conference (APC) on Swat Operation has begun in Prime Minister House here. The leaders of all political parties are participating in the conference.

In his inaugurating address, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said army to remain deployed in Malakand till restoration of peace and return of IDPs to their homes. This conference is reflected that we are capable to resolve problems on our own. Focus of the conference is Swat and Malakand situation. The recommendations which would chalk our in the conference will be included in national policy.

Reconciliation policy was adopted on Swat and Malakand situation. Federal government expressed satisfaction when NWFP made peace deal. The agreement tabled in National Assembly, which was approved and later, signed by President Asif Zardari.

Prime Minister said unfortunately peace did not restored in the region despite implementation of Nizam-e-Adl. Swat militants destroyed educational institutions and hospitals. Sufi Muhammad and comrades challenged the writ of government. He sanctioned Rs.one billion for affected areas.

Premier Gilani announced made it clear that Pakistan’s nuclear assets are completely safe and global concerns in this connection are baseless.