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We won’t compromise on our N-programme: PM

* Gilani says India will be given evidence of its involvement in Balochistan unrest at suitable time

MULTAN: Pakistan will not compromise on its nuclear programme and the country's nuclear assets are safe under the Nuclear Command and Control Authority (NCCA), Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Saturday.

Talking to reporters at Multan airport, Gilani said there was no threat to the country's nuclear programme, which was completely safe and secure.

The prime minister said the country had the will to fight the war against terrorism, but the international community's help would be vital in enhancing the country's ability to win the war.

He said Pakistan only lacked state-of-the-art equipment to fight terror and the international community had been asked to help the country’s build its anti-terror capacity.

The prime minister said the government’s timely decision had resulted in successful operations in Swat and South Waziristan.

Evidence: To a question on evidence regarding the reported Indian involvement in Balochistan, he said the issue had been taken up during his meeting with the Indian prime minister at Sharm El-Sheikh and was made part of the joint statement issued thereafter.

"The evidence will be presented at a suitable time," the prime minister added.

Gilani said Pakistan wanted good relations with all its neighbours and desired the resumption of composite dialogue process with India, adding that dialogue was the only way forward.

Criticising US drone attacks in the Tribal Areas, Gilani said they strikes were counterproductive.

“While we are trying to separate militants from tribesmen, drone attacks are doing exactly the opposite,” he added.

Gilani said the US should transfer the drone technology to Pakistan.

To a question regarding financial losses suffered by the country in the war on terror, the prime minister said that international community, including the US, had promised to help the country in this regard. app

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