Military operation critics lack national thinking, says Ch. Shujaat Hussain

LAHORE: President Pakistan Muslim League (PML-Q) Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain has said that there is no need to convene another All Party Conference on Swat operation and those who are not supporting military offensive against militants lack national thinking.

Talibanization was increasing and we have to set aside differences and get united in the current circumstances, he said this while talking to media men on Friday after condoling with family of Major Abid who embraced Shahdat in operation Rahe-e-Rast.

The President PML-Q went on to say his Party would announce its strategy with regard to Swat operation.

Answering to a question, the President PML-Q said, unfortunately internally displaced people are facing food shortage and other inconvenience in their own homes and they should not be called as refuges because they are living in their homes.

He asked the nation to help IDPs whole-heartedly because they have sacrificed for Pakistan’s better future. Our priority should be national interest instead of personnel, he said. We can overcome current crises through joint efforts, Shujaat said. He said the nation is helping IDPs more than Government. We have to get united to steer country out of crises, he urged.

When asked about Balochistan, he said, the issue of Balochistan should be resolved immediately and it is turning bad to worse with each passing day. We have proposed an APC on Balochistan issue and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has promised to convene, he said.

President PML-Q Ch. Shujaat Hussain when asked about Pakistan’s nukes said the nuclear arsenal in safe hands. No one can take over Pakistan, he said.