By IRNA,
Islamabad : Pakistan’s Information Minister said Monday President Zardari has not given any form of consent to United States or allied forces to carry out strikes inside Pakistan.
Zardari told the Wall Street Journal that the U.S missile strikes in Pakistani tribal regions is under an understanding between the two countries.
“Unilateral actions by the U.S often serve as a setback to our joint efforts against terrorism, ” Sherry Rehman said in a statement as Zardari statement has evoked strong resentment in the country.
She added that U.S strikes create a negative impact on Pakistan’s position on terrorism and turn the tide in favour of militancy as has been stated also by the President.
“The President has been saying consistently that if the coalition forces see any evidence of cross-border activity then that actionable intelligence should be shared with Pakistan immediately so we can take action on the ground,” the minister said.
“At all forums the President has clearly asked all allies and forces to respect Pakistan’s territorial integrity. At no point will the President or this government compromise on Pakistan’s sovereignty,” she said.
Sherry Rehman said the President strongly conveyed to the international community the need for a joint counter-terrorism strategy, and for Pakistan’s allies to respond to its military and strategic requirements for fighting terrorism.