British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and President Zardari on a joint press briefing

London: The British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari addressed a joint press briefing here today.

President Zardari said the both countries Pakistan and Great Britain are victims of terrorism.

The Great Britain will provide the IDPs (Internally Displaced People) from Swat, Buner and Lower Dir, with necessary funds, the British Prime Minister said.

The both countries Pakistan and Great Britain will fight the terrorism together, the both leaders reiterated.

The British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced the aid of 12 million pounds to the IDPs from Swat and Malakand division.

Great Britain wants the elimination of all the militants’ heavens from the tribal areas of Pakistan, he added.

The Pakistani Chief of army staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Perviaz Kayani has instructed the army to ensure minimum collateral while battling with Taliban insurgents in Swat, Buner and Dir.

COAS said the army will provide the support to government and international agencies in managing the IDPs.

The army will give the items of its ration likewise flour, sugar, cooking oil etc. to the IDPs in the camps.

On the other hand, The Pakistan army is also sending its medical team and resources in all the IDPs’ camps, it is also announced.