Thursday, April 23, 2009

Govt to revisit Swat accord if peace not restored: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Thursday that the peace deal with the militants could be re-looked if peace did not return to Swat. The prime minister said that the Parliament had unanimously approved the peace accord; President Asif Ali Zardari gave his assent to it and it is meant to restore peace. If peace does not return, we can think otherwise," Gilani told reporters here at Cabinet Block.At the same time, Gilani expressed hope that peace would return to Swat. The premier said that the government would not allow a parallel government to be formed.

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