For Quick Alerts
ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS  
For Daily Alerts
Oneindia App Download

Zardari appeals to Pak citizens to support offensive against Taliban

By Super Admin
|
Google Oneindia News

Islamabad, Apr.30 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has urged citizens of the country to support the security forces in the fight against the Taliban and other extremists groups in Buner, Maidan and the Swat regions of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP).

The military operation against the Taliban in the Swat Valley was critical for the protection of the country's Constitution, Zardari said.

"The nation is facing a "critical hour" in its fight against Islamic militants linked to Al-Qaeda," The Nation quoted Zardari, as saying.

Earlier, Zardari had urged political leaders to unite as a force to support the defense personnel engaged against the extremists.

"Time has come for the entire nation to give pause to their political differences and rise to the occasion and give full support to our security forces," Zardari said.

"This is the only way to demonstrate our will, to keep Pakistan as a moderate, modern and democratic state where the rights of all citizens are protected," he added. (ANI)

For Daily Alerts
Get Instant News Updates
Enable
x
Notification Settings X
Time Settings
Done
Clear Notification X
Do you want to clear all the notifications from your inbox?
Settings X
X