MULTAN: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Sunday said the United States must take Pakistan into confidence before making any decision on its Afghan policy.

The premier said US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was already informed in this regard during her recent visit to Pakistan.

Speaking to reporters in Multan, Gilani said Pakistan's nuclear assets were safe and secure, adding that the US also acknowledged that.

He also ruled out the possibility of any military operation inside Balochistan.

The premier refused to give any time frame for the completion of Operation Rah-i-Nijat in South Waziristan. He said the country's army was fighting the militants with full responsibility and that should be supported by the people. — DawnNews