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| Musharraf vows check on Taliban |
| 2007-04-17 |
| President General Pervez Musharraf on Monday acknowledged that the Taliban enjoyed support in the tribal areas and said the government was making efforts to neutralise this support. “Our strategy in the tribal areas is succeeding,” he said while addressing the 60th four-day Formation Commanders conference at General Headquarters here. Referring to recent clashes between militants and local tribesmen, Musharraf said the operation had been conducted with the army’s support. “Pakistan faces the menaces of extremism, obscurantism and religious bigotry,” he said. Musharraf said that due to its geo-strategic location, Pakistan would continue playing an important role and contribute positively towards peace and harmony in the region. The president praised the sacrifices of the army, Frontier Corps, intelligence services and other security agencies in operations against terrorists. He said Pakistan was fighting the war against terrorism in its own interest. President Musharraf said the country’s armed forces were fully capable of facing any external challenges. The president expressed optimism about conflict resolution between Pakistan and India. He also highlighted the economic progress of the country. “With seven percent GDP growth, increasing FDI, expanding base of revenue generation and good agriculture output, Pakistan’s economy is better than ever.” Concerning the issue of Jamia Hafsa, the president said the government was committed to maintaining the writ of law at any cost. The president also said that the issue of the reference against the chief justice would be solved through legal means. Addressing the conference, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said, “Our reforms in the financial, political and social sectors have been acknowledged and have improved the country’s international rating.” He added that poverty in the country had reduced from 34 to 25 percent. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #2 Definately NOT as in "Reality Check". |
| Posted by: Redneck Jim 2007-04-17 06:22 |
| #1 Musharraf vows check on Taliban As in, "The check's in the mail." |
| Posted by: Zenster 2007-04-17 01:49 |