Awaz Apni

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 Presiden...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani Thursday said the armed forces have been called in to eliminate the terrorists in Swat and Malakand Division.In a televised address to the nation, the Prime Minister also said that one billion rupees have been provided for the rehabilitation of the internally displaced persons.He announced employment will be provided to one member of a family which has lost any of its member at the hands of terrorists.The Prime Minister said the above decisions were taken after holding consultations with the political parties and other stakeholders.He said although the government adopted the path of talks and negotiations to resolve Swat issue the terrorist elements continued to challenge the writ of the government.“We went ahead and implemented Nizam-e-Adl Regulation in the Malakand Division in line with the long standing demand of the locals,” he said and added that later President Asif Ali Zardari also signed the NAR.However, he said, all these steps faile...

CNews PESHAWAR: NWFP government and local Taliban have agreed to a peace agreement under which “Shariah” laws will be promulgated in Sawat and Malakand districts and security forces will be withdrawn, while the Taliban have agreed to acknowledge the writ of the government. Senior Minister of NWFP Bashir Ahmad Bilour said government and local Taliban have agreed on 15 points. Under the agreement, there would be a ban on display of weapons and training camps of militants would be eliminated. Talking to media, Bilour said Imam Dherai would be turned into an Islamic university and local Taliban would fully corporate with government. Responding to a question, he said there would be a gradual withdrawal of security forces and Islamic laws would be enforced in Sawat and Malakand. He said government would facilitate drive against contagious diseases and private militias would not be tolerated.He said Taliban would not attack Music and Barber shops and only licensed FM radio stations would be a...