Only Pak forces can launch action on country's soil: Foreign Office

Foreign Office spokesman Mohammad Sadiq Thursday ruled out possibility of launching offensive in Pakistani territory by any other country, saying only Pakistani troops are allowed to carry out action on the country's soil. Giving a weekly briefing here, the spokesman said Pakistan's stance has been very clear that no foreign forces will be allowed to take action on Pakistan's soil. He confirmed that Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani would leave for his visit to the US on July 28th. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi is also due to visit the US on July 8. He will visit the United Nations in New York regarding a request for a UN investigation into Benazir Bhutto's assassination. In this regard Shah Mehmood Qureshi will also meet with UN Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon.

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