President calls for comprehensive strategy to uproot terrorism

President General Pervez Musharraf has advocated the need for pursuing a comprehensive strategy to stamp out terrorism adding Pakistan will continue its co-operation with international community on this count.
"The need is there that an elaborate strategy is adopted to curb the menace of terrorism. Pakistan is fighting war against the terrorism not only in national interest but also for the sake of peace and stability in the world.
It will continue its co-operation with international community in this respect", he said this during a meeting with a visiting 7-member delegation of British House of Commons which called on him here in Presidential camp on Thursday. The delegation was led by Mike Gapes.
The talks took place in an open and frank manner. Key regional and international matters featured in the meeting. President General Pervez Musharraf made Pakistan stance clear on the delegation on the matters related to national security, peace talks between Pakistan and India and situation of Afghanistan. Stress was laid on expanding co-operation and consultative process in all sectors in the meeting.
President held that tribesmen are very patriotic and we have launched several projects for their economic uplift and their integration into national mainstream. Steps are underway for eradication of extremism and terrorism, he added.
Pakistan wants lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan, he said adding it is not only in our own interest but also in the interest of the whole region.
Referring to Kashmir conundrum President said Pakistan wants meaningful and result oriented talks to settle all contentious issues including core issue of Kashmir. Although CBMs are moving forward, yet a movement forward on Kashmir issue is essential, he stressed.
President voiced satisfaction over investment made by Britain in various sectors in Pakistan and the growing bilateral economic and trade relations between Pakistan and Britain.
General Musharraf also took the delegation into confidence on the reforms introduced in seminaries in the country saying registration of the Madaris has been completed to integrate them into national mainstream.
The delegation lauded the passage of Women Protection Bill (WPB) from parliament and agreed on enhancing co-operation in the areas of protection of women rights and education and other sectors. They appreciated the efforts launched by the president general Pervez Musharraf in connection with approval of bill.