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ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Sherry
Rehman Tuesday said Swat deal would ensure peace and help provide speedy justice
to the people at their doorsteps. The government has always preferred dialogue as it believed that use of force
was not the solution to problems, she said this while giving her comments on
Swat deal.
While talking to reporters after visiting an exhibition of contemporary art of
Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA),
she said the peace deal in Swat will be beneficial for the country and was part
of government’s policy of development and deterrence.
Answering a question, the Minister maintained the army would remain present in
Swat with the objective of ensuring security to the people.
She said the agreement regarding enforcement of Shariah‑based justice system in
Malakand division will also help meet the demand of the people for the
establishment of an appellate forum of Peshawar High Court.
Replying to another question, the Minister said it has been clearly stated that
the Swat peace deal would not be signed until peace is restored in the area.
When asked about former President Pervez Musharraf’s remarks that efforts were
being made to weaken Pakistan Army and ISI, she said his statement was based on
assumption and it had no reality and ground.
She said Pakistan Army and ISI are important and strong institutions and they
have always extended their cooperation to the government.
Giving her comments on Democracy Day being observed on Wednesday (Feb 18), she
said it would be the day to further strenghten democratic forces.
The Minister said Pakistan Peoples party (PPP) is committed to maintaining
democracy in the country and had rendered sacrifices to establish a democratic
order in the country with the support of the masses.
Earlier, visiting the exhibition, she commended efforts of PNCA for holding the
exhibition to help promote art in the country.
She said this exhibition being organised in collaboration with Turquoise
Mountain and Canadian Embassy, is a unique attraction for the people of twin
cities, as the artists of three Asian countries have responded on one topic.
On the occasion, Director General PNCA, Naeem Tahir said with a blend of the
culture from three countries, the prominent artists of these countries have
given their art pieces for the event and added the same exhibition was held in
Afghan and after display in Pakistan, it will travel to Iran for introducing the
art of the participating countries to mark the rich cultural diversity of
historical linkages and dynamism of this region.
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