'Unity' vital to stop drone attacks: PM Raja

'Unity' vital to stop drone attacks: PM Raja
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Summary PM Raja said the government has opposed drone attacks on each and every forum.


ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Raja Parvez Ashraf Raja Pervez Ashraf said that the nation needs to unite over the issue of drone strikes in the tribal areas,adding that the attacks were counter-productive.

 

He said the government has opposed drone attacks on each and every forum and will continue to do so.


PM Raja said that terrorism is the biggest threat to Pakistan. He said we have to solve the problems of extremism and terrorism through collective wisdom‚ tolerance‚ logic and reasoning.

 

He said Pakistanis are a peaceful and peace loving nation and we must give this message to the world.

 

Addressing the annual Seerat un Nabi Conference in Islamabad today‚ he said no society can survive without social justice and equality and we need to implement them in letter and spirit to avoid anarchy and chaos.
He said that by following the true teachings of Islam‚ we can establish an exemplary society based on social justice and equality.

 

 He said Islam negates terrorism‚ extremism and sectarianism and abhors those who spread anarchy in the society. He said Islam does not allow anybody to impose their self concocted wills which have nothing to do with Islam on the people.

 

PM further said Eid Miladun Nabi is not mere a religious festival but it reminds us to reaffirm commitment to adopt the philosophy and principles of Islam for the establishment of society based on justice‚ tolerance and mutual respect.

 

The Prime Minister said Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. He said killers of humanity and innocent people are the real terrorists.