ISLAMABAD: Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif reiterated government’s resolve to root out menace of terrorism from country. Addressing news conference here, he expressed his profound grief over terrorist incident in Balochistan, which claimed lives of security forces personnel. He said security forces are valiantly fighting against terrorism.

Defence Minister said he received positive response from interim Afghan authorities during his recent visit to Kabul. He said under Doha agreement, Afghanistan is bound that its soil is not used for terrorism and against Pakistan.

He said during talks with Afghan authorities, we urged them to honour Doha Agreement and they acknowledged our position in this regard. Strongly criticising Imran Khan, Khawaja Asif said PTI chief is involved in number of cases of financial misappropriation and he should be held accountable for this.

He said PTI Chief is inciting masses and his workers against state institutions and even escaping to face courts. He said all tall slogans including ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’ of Imran Khan witnessed failure as nation is well aware of his deeds and opportunist behaviour.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 08 2023

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