Offensive on Taliban to continue, vows Gilani

Islamabad, Oct 24: Undeterred by the ongoing attacks, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said On Friday, Oct 23, that the Pakistan military operation against Taliban in South Waziristan will continue tills its logical solution.

Stating that failure is not an option, Gilani said that the military operation in South Waziristan will continue till its logical conclusion and the terrorists will not be allowed to get away with their cowardly act.

Apart from the ration and relief goods, Gilani said that a financial aid of Rs.5,000 per month would be given to those displaced due to the offensive.

The PM said in a high-level meeting convened to counter the series of suicide attacks and bombings , that his government is committed to uprooting militancy and intolerance from society and all those who challenge the writ of the state will be dealt with an iron hand.

The meeting was attended by senior federal ministers, provincial chief ministers and officials of the police and law enforcement agencies.

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