'This is war for our survival' Operation after govt writ challenged: PM

"This is our war and it is for our own survival," Gilani said and added, "Nobody will be allowed to execute others publicly, kidnap minorities, set fire to girls' schools and barber shops in Pakistan."

He added: "We do not take any pressure and I have also explained my policy to US President (George W) Bush that we believe in dialogue and want development, health, education and to eliminate terrorism from the country."

"The Government would not compromise country' sovereignty and honour," the PM maintained.

He said the NWFP government had signed agreements with the tribesmen, and now it was its responsibility to maintain law and order and to protect life and property of the citizens. The PM said his government believed in provincial autonomy.