Army to pull out, if peace returns to Swat: PM

Feb 16, 2006

Prime Minister, Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that the army would be pulled out, if peace restored in Swat. Talking to media here in Islamabad, the prime minister said that the agitation was the right of the lawyers, how could they be stopped. Yusuf Raza Gilani said that US drone attacks were counterproductive and not in the interest of the country, which he condemns. He said that the US would have to review its policy. Earlier addressing a conference, the prime minister said that the load shedding crisis was the greatest challenge for the government and there was no need of getting nervous on challenges. He said that IMF-set targets have been achieved. He further asked for restraining ourselves for the betterment of the economy. PM said that the talks with Iran were underway for 1100MW electricity.

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