Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that all institutions are working within the ambit of the Constitution and there was no room for rumour-mongering.
Talking to newsmen after special cabinet meeting in Peshawar on Wednesday, he said the country is passing through a difficult and challenging phase and there is need for stability.
He emphasized that the unity should be forged so that we could face the challenges together.
Replying to a question as to what Pakistan would demand from the
United States in the backdrop of stalmate in relations following 26/11
attack, the Prime Minister said Pakistan wants guarantees for its
sovereignty and such unilateral actions should not be taken in future.
The Prime Minister said enough is enough and there can’t be any compromise on sovereignty.
To a question he said the strategy approved by the Defence Committee
of the Cabinet after Salala incident has been endorsed by Federal
Cabinet, National Security Committee of the Parliament and the Envoys
Conference. The recommendations of the National Security Committee would
be considered by the parliament.
He said the new rules of engagement with the United States and ISAF
would be formulated with collective wisdom and these would have support
of the whole nation. He said such an engagement would be durable and
objective.
Asked when negotiations with the United States would begin, he said very soon.
About talks with militants, the Prime Minister said as per tribal
traditions the militants will first have to surrender before the
political agents and only then talks are possible.
The Prime Minister told a questioner that a strong and prosperous
Afghanistan is in Pakistan’s own interests. He said both countries have
suffered due to terrorism.
Responding to another question he said a meeting with the provincial
government would be held soon to improve coordination for implementation
of development projects. SANA
