President, PM condemn D. I. Khan blast

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Friday strongly condemned the blast in D I Khan that killed and injured several people.

The President and the Prime Minister said the government would not bow down to the extremists, militants and terrorists and would take all necessary measures to establish the writ of the government.

President Zardari said such acts of violence; bomb blasts and terrorism were a serious threat to the country and directed local administrations to take strict measures so that no such incidents recur.

Prime Minister Gilani taking a strong note of the tragic incident sought a report from the provincial government. He said the government was committed to ensure law and order across the country.

He directed that law enforcing agencies to ensure strict security measures at all large gatherings and investigate the matter to bring the perpetrators to justice.

They also directed the provincial authorities to provide best possible medical care to the injured.

source : jang.com.pk

Army to pull out, if peace returns to Swat: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister, Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that the army would be pulled out, if peace restored in Swat.

Talking to media here, the prime minister said that the agitation was the right of the lawyers, how could they be stopped.

Yusuf Raza Gilani said that US drone attacks were counterproductive and not in the interest of the country, which he condemns. He said that the US would have to review its policy.

Earlier addressing a conference, the prime minister said that the load shedding crisis was the greatest challenge for the government and there was no need of getting nervous on challenges.

He said that IMF-set targets have been achieved. He further asked for restraining ourselves for the betterment of the economy. PM said that the talks with Iran were underway for 1100MW electricity.

Govt. to upgrade PAF's professional capabilities: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister, Yusuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday said the government would provide all necessary resources for the up-gradation of Pakistan Air Force's professional capabilities.

In a meeting with Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mehmood Ahmad at the PM House, the Prime Minister said PAF had always played an important role in defence of the country, besides providing vital support to civil administration in relief and rehabilitation efforts during natural calamities.

The Air Chief apprised the Prime Minister of various measures taken by the PAF to optimize its effectiveness and efficiency. He also informed the Prime Minister about the ongoing up-gradation and modernization of PAF.