Gilani rules out army deployment in Karachi

Gilani rules out army deployment in Karachi
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Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani ruled out the need to deploy Army to restore law and order in Karachi, saying that the political leadership is capable enough to tackle the issue, Dunya News reported Wednesday. Talking to media in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said the government is deeply grieved at the killings in the provincial capital and shares sympathy with bereaved families of the deceased. Replying to a question on Nabeel Gabols statement regarding calling the Army in Karachi, Gilani said this is Nabeel Gabols personal opinion and not the partys policy. All the parties are concerned over circumstances in Karachi, he added. Responding a question, the PM Gilani said Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif signed Charter of Democracy (CoD), adding most clauses have been put in practice thus far and the rest would be implemented in coming months.Reacting to another question, he said. We do not want our relations with the judiciary to worsen. And it is hoped that the apex court would deliver a positive ruling over 18th Amendment.We respect the Supreme Court (SC) more than any other party in the country, he stressed.
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