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| Kayani’s tenure topped with 3yrs Decision taken to perpetuate key policies’ KARACHI: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has announced the extension in the tenure of General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani for three years. He made this announcement while addressing the nation via state-owned television channel. Premier informed the nation that decision has been taken in consultation with the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari, added that it was in the best interest of the nation. Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in his abridged-speech said that country is passing through a very decisive phase, as many a crisis - law & order, energy -- prevailing in the country and expressed his optimism that masses and government together will quell these crises and come out victorious. Regarding the ongoing military operation against militants, PM Gilani said that government has launched massive operation against those elements who wanted to impose upon us with their own agenda and maligning the religion and the country. Gilani said that these elements have taken the nation to hostage with their hostilities, so in order to curb their growing nefarious activities Pakistan Army was given the task to purge such elements from Pakistani soil, especially from northwestern parts of the country. Prime Minister Gilani praised the role of Chief of Army Pakistan General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, and said that under his leadership Pakistan Army has gained huge success in a very short span of time, and terrorism has been swept out from most of the western parts of Pakistan. Prime Minister Gilani said that world has also acknowledged our commitment towards elimination of terrorism and also the leadership of General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, added so to keep the continuation of policies government has decided to extend the tenure of General Ashfaq Kayani. He said that the decision was made after the consultation with President Asif Ali Zardari, added that it was in the best interest of nation. PM Gilani said that General Kayani has not only kept the morale of the forces high but also guarded the democracy in the country. |
We’re warring terror to save
world: Zardari
KARACHI: President Asif Zardari said that Pakistan has been fighting the war on terror to save the world from this menace, adding that owing to geopolitical situation, importance of Pakistan has been heightened worldwide. He expressed these views while addressing a ceremony held in connection with organ donation here in Karachi. President Asif Ali Zardari stated that Pakistan is in state of war and urged unity to get through such a crucial time He said that Pakistan is making efforts to salvage the world. He hailed the politicians and army officials working for the nation building. He also emphasised that to steer the country from confronting challenges, we have to demonstrate unity in the country to defeat the militancy, adding that Pak-security forces and politicians have been doing a great job to serve the country. Pakistan has been in a state of war and the incumbent government has been committed to flush out the militants from the country. He also stated that stable and prosperous provinces guaranteed stable and developed Pakistan, President said. President Asif Ali Zardari has also inked documents donating his body organs during the ceremony, and vowed to establish 'Gene Banks' across the country to provide the public with gene therapy. He also said that the government has been providing best health facilities to the masses on priority of the government. Furthermore, President taking strict notice of target killings in the Metropolitan city has summoned a high-level session while the Home Department has been instructed to prepare a report in 24 hours on the reasons behind the target killings incidents. As per details, taking strict notice of unabated target killings going on in Karachi since the past 3 days in which 21 people including workers of political parties have been killed, President has asked the Home Department to present a detailed report in 24 hours. Sources told that in this regard the President has also summoned a high-level session today to ponder over the overall security situation in Sindh and ways to counter the target killings. The meeting would be attended by Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah, provincial home minister Zulfiqar Mirza, IG Sindh Sultan Salahuddin Babar Khattak, CCPO Karachi Waseem Ahmed, DG Rangers and other senior officials. Sources told that Interior Minister Rehman Malik would also attend the high-level session. |