PM taking to the nation into confidence over the ongoing military operation in districts of Malakand Division and the enforcement of Nizam-e-Adl Regulation. He is announcing Govt. policy to eliminate extremist elements causing disturbance in Swat. Watch His complete address video
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Salient features of PM’s speech
My dear countrymen
Assalam-o-Alaikum
The country is passing through challenging times
The people of Pakistan are well aware of our peace initiatives in the country.
The world appreciates Pakistan’s efforts in war against terror and fostering democratic values.
The nation is concerned about the situation in Swat and Malakand.
We have adopted policy of reconciliation and understanding which has produced fruitful results.
It is this policy which led to the peaceful resolution of issues regarding judiciary on March 16.
Swat situation is center of attention for the government.
We adopted the path of talks and negotiations to resolve Swat issue.
We took all political forces of Pakistan into confidence before launching peace initiatives.
All political forces supported the government’s viewpoints and extended support.
The government endorsed the Swat peal truce considering wider interest of Pakistan.
The government extended full cooperation for implementation of Nizam Adl Regulation.
The President put his signature on NAR.
All the political parties were consulted in this regard.
The NWFP government signed the Nizam-e-Adl Regulation and the government respected it whole-heartedly.
Many army camps and police stations were attacked by terrorists after the promulgation of Nizam-e-Adl Regulation. The terrorists also torched many girl schools and government assets.
The terrorists targeted the camps and set ups of paramilitary forces in the region.
Girl students are being prevented from going to schools and colleges.
Public and private properties are being destroyed.
Women are being shamefully discriminated by these elements.
Military has been requisitioned to tackle the situation in the restive areas.
I appeal to the people, media, political forces and civil society to unite in the greater interest of the country and extend cooperation to the government.
Islam does not preach use of force for imposing any agenda.
The government came to the conclusion that decisive steps have to be taken.
Therefore, after due consultation with all the stakeholders the following decisions were taken:
The armed forces have been called in to eliminate the terrorists.
One billion rupees have been provided for the rehabilitation of the internally displaced persons.
Employment will be given to one member of a family which has lost any of its member at the hands of terrorists.
Pakistan Paindabad.
It’s good, government should not bow to these terrorists.
On the other side US will be happy, swat destabilized again.