Islamabad: Amid US assertions that Osama bin Laden was hiding in its tribal areas, Pakistan today said Washington's threats of possible attacks against militant hideouts on its soil were "ill conceived" and "dangerous", which would "further complicate" their co-operation in war on terror. No military action from any other country would be allowed within the territory of Pakistan, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said here, reacting to statements from American officials in the aftermath of the US National Intelligence Estimate, which said bin Laden and others terrorists have found safe havens in tribal areas bordering Afghanistan.

"Pakistan can handle its own requirements of troops. We do not need any other troops from anywhere to come and help. The sovereignty, integrity and security (of the country) is responsibility of Pakistan," Aziz said in a TV interview. He said Pakistan cooperated with many countries on counter-terrorism operations through dialogue and sharing and exchange of information. "Clearly we cannot allow in Pakistan any group which jeopardises its security and/or security of another country. We are very capable of defending ourselves and securing ourselves. We believe we can handle our responsibilities and continue to cooperate with everybody." Also, Foreign Office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam said: "We have stated in the clearest terms that any attack inside our territory would be unacceptable." Any "ill conceived action" inconsistent with principles of international law from any quarter could undermine Pakistan's efforts to deal with militants and would be "deeply resented in the tribal areas and generally in Pakistan. Such action, as we have already stated, will be irresponsible and dangerous."