The unmanned aircraft regularly carry out missile strikes in Pakistan's tribal regions despite public opposition by Pakistani leaders. The US has ruled out any change in its policy and insists that the drones are useful to eliminate Al Qaeda and Taliban elements.Answering another question about tensions along the border with Afghanistan, Gilani said Islamabad has lodged a protest with Kabul over recent incursions by militants into Pakistani territories from Afghan soil.The Pakistan Army says militants from Afghan soil have launched five attacks on into Pakistani territories in a month, killing nearly 50 soldiers and injuring around 80 others.Afghan authorities allege that Pakistani forces have fired hundreds of rockets and artillery shells into eastern Nangrahar and Kunar provinces, causing civilian casualties.Asked about the possibility of a military operation being launched against militants in North Waziristan tribal region, Gilani said Pakistan will not carry out operation in the area on the dictations of others."If it is in the interest of the country, we will go ahead with the plan and if it is not in our interest, we will not launch any operation on other�s demands," he said.The army and the political leadership are on the same page to deal with the issue of violent militancy, he said.In response to another question, Gilani ruled out snap polls in Pakistan in the wake of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement parting ways with the ruling coalition.He said his government will complete its five year term and the next election will be held in early 2013 according to schedule. PTI
