Gilani Downplays Row With Army After Kayani's 'Clarification'

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani today sought to downplay a reported rift between his civilian government and Pakistan’s military, contending a clarification issued by the powerful army chief Ashfaq Parvez Kayani had helped clear the air.

“The army chief’s clarification issued yesterday - it is extremely well taken in the democratic circles. It will certainly bring an improvement,” Gilani said while interacting with reporters on the sidelines of a function at Fatima Church here ahead of Christmas.

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