 NWFP Governor Khalilur Rehman on Saturday appealed to North Waziristan tribesmen to support the government against foreign militants, and called for placing checks on youth crossing into Afghanistan for terrorist attacks.
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Addressing a jirga of Utmanzai and Daur tribes during his maiden visit to Miranshah, regional headquarters of North Waziristan, the governor said: "Providing shelter to foreign terrorists is against the country's interests." Khalil said that opposing or sheltering foreign militants was a choice between development and destruction. "The current situation can benefit or damage us. The situation can become dangerous if we continue cooperating with unwanted elements across the border," he said. "The situation in the world is rapidly changing and foes are becoming friends. We must also recognise the need for peace," Khalil said, adding that the Tribal Areas needed peace for progress and development. |