By IRNA,
Islamabad : Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday said Pak Government is committed to fight terrorism till restoration of peace in region.
The President was talking to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, NWFP Chief Minister Amir Haider Khan Hoti and ANP chief Asfandyar Wali, who jointly called on him here at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
The meeting focused on country’s law and order situation especially in the tribal areas and the strategy required to fight terrorism and extremism.
President Zardari and Prime Minister Gilani in strongest terms condemned the rocket fires at the native home of Amir Haider Hoti in Mardan Sunday evening.
Zardari said that nobody would be allowed to spread negativity in the country that could prove detrimental to national sovereignty.
He said terrorism can be defeated if nation further fosters unity and strength in its ranks.
He added, “The people belonging to all provinces should fight against the menace of terrorism and extremism to save the federation.” Prime Minister Gilani said that the government was committed to wipe out the scourge of terrorism, which was targeting the people of Pakistan.
He said that unflinching resolve of political dispensation along with the backing of entire nation would frustrate the ulterior designs of terrorists.
Gilani reiterated his government’s resolve for the uplift of tribal areas, which he said would help in eliminating negative tendencies among the locals.
The NWFP chief minister and ANP chief discussed the situation in tribal areas and the need for an effective strategy on urgent basis.