SUKKUR, Jan 23: Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali has ruled out the possibility of war with India but said the nation is fully capable of meeting any eventuality.

He was talking to newsmen here on Thursday after visiting the residence of tribal leader Sardar Saeed Khan Rind for offering condolence with his family. The chief minister of Sindh, district Nazim and MNA Dr Ibrahim Jatoi were also present on the occasion.

Replying to a question about Pakistanis living in the US, the prime minister said his government was doing everything possible for their help.

He said every country has the right to frame laws according to its needs and no one can press it to change these laws. He, however, said he would advise Pakistanis to respect US laws.

About his coming visit to Gulf states, Mr Jamali said they would discuss the Iraq crisis and try to reach at a consensus.

Answering a question about the return of Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto, he said only they could decide about it.

He said they would be treated as per the country’s laws if they returned.

About the Legal Framework Order, he said the ball was in the apposition’s court and declined to comment further as he said the matter was in the court.

Mr Jamali said unity and national consensus was the greatest need of the hour and made a passionate appeal to the national press to play a positive role in present situation, APP adds.

He also spoke about government’s priorities in national and foreign affairs.

The PM was asked to comment on threats of war by India on which he termed them as hollow slogans.

He declared that we are fully prepared to meet any eventuality.

He asked the national press to show a responsible attitude and keep the national interests high and above their professional interests.

The premier advised them to awaken their conscience and further and not to exaggerate while reporting events of national and international significance. He also advised them to keep a Pakistani’s approach.

Replying to a question about Greater Thal Canal and Kalabagh Dam, prime minister said: “I have no reservations on these projects”.

Prime Minister after a brief stay at Sukkur, flew back to Lahore.