Army, political leadership one on launching S. Waziristan operation
ISLAMABAD (SANA): Clarifying his earlier statement, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said that decision to launch the military operation in South Waziristan would be taken by the political leadership but the timings will be decided by army chief.
Talking to media men here on Tuesday, in a memorial function organized for the victims of UN office suicide attack, Malik said strict surveillance of private security companies will be carry out.
He appreciated the UN decision of not closing its offices in Pakistan and termed it a positive sign, adding that recommendation for conferring ‘Hilal-e-Pakistan’ award to those killed in the attack will be made whereas UN offices will be shifted in diplomatic enclave within a week or two.
Interior minister hinted that the outlawed outfit Tahreek-e-Taliban played a key role in recent terror attacks, adding that strict action will be taken against those selling security officials uniforms without license. The memorial function was attended by staff of UN and its sub organizations as well.
