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Some Afghan refugee camps haven for krazed killers, says PM
 The presence of around 3 million Afghan refugees in Pakistan makes it difficult to control cross border movements, as some of the refugee camps have become havens for extremists, APP quoted Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani as saying on Thursday. Talking to United Nations Development Programme UNDP) Resident Co-ordinator Fikret Akcura, Gilani said an improved law and order situation and a better economy were the governments priorities, according to a staff report. Pakistan wants the UN and its various agencies to help Pakistan achieve its objectives, especially in the social sector. Pakistan wants the UNs help to control hepatitis and repatriate 3 million Afghan refugees, the premier said. Pakistan wants a stable Afghanistan as it will help promote economic co-operation in the region, he said, and expressed hope that the EU would also help Pakistan in the repatriation of Afghan refugees. He said the UNDP was an important development partner of Pakistan, adding that it had played a significant role in reducing poverty and promoting human development over the years. European Union (EU) Ambassador Jan De Kok also visited Gilani at Prime Ministers House. Gilani expressed his satisfaction over Pakistans broad-based relations with the EU, and said his government was keen to strengthen these ties, especially in the economic, security and counter terrorism areas. Pakistan is looking for an increased and early access to EU markets in order to accelerate its economy, he said. Posted by: Fred 2008-06-20 |
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