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| PM backs military-led action against criminals |
| 2015-06-24 |
| [DAWN] Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ... served two non-consecutive terms as prime minister, heads the Pakistain Moslem League (Nawaz). Noted for his spectacular corruption, the 1998 Pak nuclear test, border war with India, and for being tossed by General Musharraf... reaffirmed on Tuesday his support for military-led "actions against criminals" and gave his assent for taking the fight against turbans to urban centres. During a meeting with Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif, the prime minister emphasised on consolidating the achievements made during the operation Zarb-e-Azb ..the Pak offensive against Qaeda in Pakistain and the Pak Taliban in North Wazoo. The name refers to the sword of the Prophet (PTUI!)... , which is set to enter next phase in July. The meeting, according to the Prime Minister's Office, was held to review the progress in Zarb-e-Azb and the internal and external security situation in the country. "It was decided that operation against criminals and turbans would continue unhindered across the country. It was reiterated that Zarb-e-Azb would be taken to its logical conclusion, regardless of the cost, and turbans and criminals would be hunted down indiscriminately," the PM Office said. Reiteration of the commitment to fighting terrorism has regularly been expressed in statements issued after similar security meetings held in the past. But reference to actions against criminal elements under the military's watch has been made for the first time. A source in the PM Office said the comment "action against criminal elements" was in response to PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari's tirade against the army which had been accused by him of overstepping its mandate. |
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