Taliban attacking civilian places, Zardari tells U.S team
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Islamabad, May 3,IRNA - President Asif Ali Zardari Monday told a visiting Congressional delegation that militants are especially attacking hospitals, schools, universities, religious places, markets and government and defence establishments.
“But they never succeeded in overpowering our resolve to pursue our struggle to its logical end. Our determination stands beyond any doubt against those elements that not only wanted to hold us hostage to their narrow visions but are also a threat to the peace and stability of the international community,” Zardari said.
He made the remarks during his meeting with Congressional delegation headed by Representative Howard L. Berman, Chairman House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) at President House, presidential spokesman said.
Pak-US bilateral relations, Pakistan’s role in the fight against militancy and terrorism and regional situation were also discussed during the meeting, he said in a statement.
The President said that Pakistan has suffered tremendously in the global fight against militancy and finds its economy greatly ravaged by the war, adding that with this backdrop, Pakistan has been approaching its friends for assistance.
“We need assistance not only to rescue our war ravaged economy but also to create vistas of opportunities for our people in order to win the battle of hearts and minds,” he remarked.
The President appreciating the role of security forces in the war against militancy said that our security forces have rendered great sacrifices against the militants and are acutely aware of their responsibility to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct.
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