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India-Pakistan
Parallel system of govt will not be allowed in Swat: Hoti
2009-04-21
The government would take stern action against those who spread terror and want to establish a parallel government in the province, NWFP Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti said on Monday.

He said that a "national grand jirga" would be held to discuss the situation in Malakand division soon.

Talking to reporters, Hoti said that the situation in Swat was returning to normalcy and the government was trying to implement the Nizam-e-Adl Regulation at the earliest.

Hoti said the government wanted to resolve the issues of Dir and Buner through dialogue but would not allow its writ to be challenged by anyone. No one would be allowed to set up parallel government, he told reporters.

He said that peace has been established at 80 percent area of Swat. Hoti said that after the signing of the regulation by the president, the federal government has proved its sincerity with its masses.

The Swat peace accord had been signed keeping in view the wishes of the people of Malakand division, he said.

The NWFP chief minister said his government would soon start the rehabilitation in Swat and Malakand.

He asked the Muttahida Qaumi Movement to respect the feelings and wishes of the Pakhtuns and cooperate with the NWFP government in maintaining peace.
Posted by:Fred

#2  It sounds more like a parallel, unelected parliament to me, Spot.
Posted by: trailing wife    2009-04-21 09:35  

#1  "national grand jirga"
Is that like a "double secret jirga"?
Posted by: Spot   2009-04-21 08:05  

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