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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Govt not to compromise on national integrity, defence: President Zardari

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has said government will not compromise on national integrity and defence of the country.

He said this during his meeting with Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gen Khalid Shamim Wynne here Monday. They exchanged views on regional security situation, defence requirements of armed forces, war against terrorism and other matters.
Sources told Gen Khalid Shamim Wynne briefed the president about his meetings with US military authorities and stance of country’s military leadership.
President Zardari underlined government would not compromise on national integrity and defence of the country. Sacrifices rendered by armed forces were far more than any one else and their defence requirements would be met , he underscored. Online