October 27, 2003	Monday	Sha’aban 30, 1424

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LAHORE, Oct 26: NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani said on Sunday that the province had asked the federal government to stop action in tribal areas and allow the provincial government to sort out things with tribesmen through negotiations.

He was talking to reporters after attending a joint press conference by all provincial chief ministers here.

Mr Durrani said the province had told the federal government that the action would not give any positive result and, therefore, it must be stopped.

“The tribesmen are proud and patriotic Pakistanis who never allow intervention. They also shed their blood for the protection of their country before the arrival of the army,” he said, pleading for a dialogue with him.

When asked about any attempt to dislodge his government, he said it was strong and stable and he saw no such threats because prayers are being held in every seminary and mosque for its success.