No instructions for safety ordinance yet: Cheema
By Ali Imran

ISLAMABAD—The Spokesman of Interior Ministry Brig (Retd) Javed Iqbal Cheema has said that no instructions for safety ordinance have so far been received from government.
While addressing a press conference on Tuesday, he said that (However) Benazir Bhutto would be given adequate security protocol when she arrives in Pakistan, which includes bulletproof cars.
He also expressed government’s resolve to file a review petition regarding Lal Masjid issue, and was quite satisfied over the performance of security arrangements for recently held Presidential elections.
He also hoped that this would lay the precedence for peaceful holding of general elections, and while expressing his deep felt reservations about the law and order situation in Wazirstan, he said that efforts were underway to control the volatile situation over there.
When conditions about the tribal belt were questioned, he advised the media to contact DG, ISPR for a conducive reply. Replying to assorted questions he said that a high-ranking meeting would be held between Pakistan and India on 22nd Oct to consider the modalities for war against terrorism.
Other issues like Samjotha Express tragedy and others would also be discussed. He refuted that the administration, of Lal Masjid has been handed over to some other party, and it belongs to the Auqaf department, while it has been opened for prayers.
He said that inquiry into brutalities against journalists have not been included as yet , and assured of action against those responsible.
The government and the security forces are vigorously pursuing a three-pronged strategy to restore peace in the tribal areas, said Interior Ministry spokesperson Brigadier (Retd) Javed Iqbal Cheema here on Tuesday.
He said alongside action by the security forces against militants, the government has stepped up efforts with the help of tribal elders to contain and curb the activities of the militants elements. He said strenuous steps are being taken to build up the capacity of the political authorities and the local levis and other law enforcement agencies. These efforts, he said, would hopefully bear desired results in the near future.
To a question, he said situation in South Waziristan is improving and in North Waziristan people are asking for a ceasefire. Cheema revealed that the tribal have asked for intervention of Jirga. He hoped the people would shun militant activities and peace would be brought to Waziristan soon.