Islamabad: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Thursday said that
United State cannot press Pakistan to do more, adding that the nation
is ready to ward off any challenge.
Addressing All-Party
Conference (APC), the Prime Minister said in his opening statement that
national security is our first priority and entire nation stand united
for the country defence.
He said US officials’ allegations were
baseless and it was shocking that US leveled accusation against
Pakistan in spite of its sacrifices in the war against global terror.
The
Prime Minister said sovereignty of Pakistan must be respected adding
that the nation has full faith in their security forces.
He said we have to draw a national agenda through APC and doors for negotiations are open for everyone.
Gilani said all parties are committed to be united for national security putting their political differences aside.
APC was held to devise a consensus national strategy to overcome the challenges being faced by the country.
Conference
discussed security situation in the country and devise a consensus
national strategy to overcome the challenges is to begin shortly at the
Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad.
The Conference was
convened by Prime Minister, in which leaders belonging to almost all
the political parties taking part. The political leadership of the
country has deliberated at length on the whole scenario in the backdrop
of recent statements by the US officials. Online
