No halt in fight against terrorism: Jamali

Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali said that there would be no halt in the fight against terrorism.
"Pakistan is as much a target of terrorism as any other country in the world. The terrorist attacks have only strengthened our resolve to root out terrorism in all its manifestations," Jamali said in an interview with largely circulated Saudi Arabian daily 'Okaz' published from Jeddah.
He said Pakistan is a frontline state in the war against terrorism and fully co-operating with the world coalition in this regard.
"Our policies are in line with the aspirations of country's people and the sovereign interests of the country."
He said President Musharraf has been targeted owing to his bold steps in the fight against terrorism and the defence of the supreme interest of the country.
About operation in North Waziristan, Jamali said the operation in the tribal belt has not been stopped and the government is committed to establish rule of law and uproot terrorism from the country.
About Pakistan's concern on US incursions in tribal areas, Jamali said, the military personnel from both the countries would meet soon to review and discuss these allegations.
The prime minister said military representatives from Pakistan and Afghanistan are working closely in the global fight against terrorism.
Jamali said the residents of the tribal area are keen to support government's efforts in the fight against terrorism.
To a question about his relations with the president, the premier said, there is complete harmony of views between him and the president and country's leadership is working to protect and preserve the interests of the nation.
To a question about Pak-India peace process, the prime minister said that both the countries have initiated the process of composite dialogue to resolve all outstanding issues between the two countries, including the core issue of occupied Kashmir.
Commenting on the remarks of Afghan foreign minister that Osama bin Laden and Al Zawahiri are in Pakistan, Jamali said this is absolutely false. "Pakistan has denied such reports many a times and these reports are unfounded, baseless and without any substance."
He said Pakistan is keen to see that peace and stability prevails in Afghanistan.
To a question, he said, the whole nation has appreciated President Musharraf's farsightedness and wisdom that has salvaged the country in difficult times.
About the performance of the government, Prime Minister Jamali said, the government has introduced a number of policies for the well being of the common man and a number of reforms have been introduced in various fields of life.
He said the government is spending on improving infrastructural facilities in a big way to facilitate the role of private sector.
He said, "We are concentrating on generating of more economic activity to create more jobs for the people."
He said special emphasis is being laid on agriculture, education, trade, economy and good governance, as these are the corner stones of the government policy.
He said President Musharraf has embarked upon Enlightened Moderation programme that envisions a strong, moderate Pakistan. Jamali said Pakistan has achieved global respect owing to its moderate and sound policies that are based on mutual self-respect.
He said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy excellent brotherly relations and both the countries share understanding on a host of regional and international issues.