ISLAMABAD, Sept 14: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani called President Asif

Ali Zardari on Saturday night and discussed with him the growing tension at home because of increased American incursions and air strikes in tribal areas.

According to a handout, the prime minister discussed with the president frequent violations of the country’s air space and incursions by US forces.

They were of the view that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country should be respected at all cost.

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