PML-N President Nawaz Sharif said Tuesday that militancy and terrorism have no place in Pakistan. Addressing party workers, he said that PML-N "rejects militancy and extremism and condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations". "There is no justification for acts of violence, irrespective of any pretext or provocation," Nawaz said.
He said that militancy or terrorism cannot be countered by use of force. "This is a problem that has penetrated deep into the vitals of society and, therefore, needs a well thought-out and sustainable strategy that should include economic, social, administrative and political initiatives to root out this menace," he said. Nawaz promised that if voted into power, PML-N would ensure integration of Fata into the national political mainstream. He said that a crash programme would also be launched to establish industrial enterprises in Tribal Areas to provide employment to youth.