Information Minister promises action against banned clothing, highlights economic recovery and foreign policy wins
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar addresses a press conference on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Friday that Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is an enemy of the state and vowed that the government would pursue the banned outfit until it is completely eliminated.
Addressing a press conference, Tarar alleged that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had recruited and sheltered terrorists and alleged that PTI leaders referred to militants as “martyrs” while never expressing support for fallen Pakistani soldiers.
He said PTI leaders hesitate when asked to speak against the banned TTP and questioned why the party avoids condemning the Taliban. “The political wing of the agitation movement is behind the terrorism the nation is suffering today,” he said.
Financial performance
Highlighting economic indicators, Tarar said the country had pulled back from the brink of default and warned that default would have led to catastrophic consequences. He said Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves are rising and the stock market is posting record gains, reflecting growing investor confidence.
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The minister noted that remittances worth $3.6 billion were recorded in December alone.
Tarar said the prime minister’s foreign visits have translated into tangible economic gains, including Malaysia’s expressed interest in importing halal meat and rice from Pakistan. He added that international flights have resumed and several countries have shown interest in cooperation with Pakistan in trade and defense.
He cited defense deals with Saudi Arabia, a political framework in place and trade progress with Malaysia as major achievements, adding that Pakistan’s passport is now respected internationally.
Diplomatic and security prospects
The Information Minister said Pakistan had faced diplomatic isolation during PTI’s tenure but was now registering diplomatic successes. Overseas Pakistanis, he added, are increasingly proud to invest in the country, contrary to PTI’s earlier calls discouraging remittances.
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Tarar also credited the Pakistan Armed Forces, under the leadership of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, for achieving decisive success against a larger enemy and protecting national interests.
Provincial management
As for the provincial government, Tarar said claims of development in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) were misleading, saying the province’s 12-year-old government has failed to deliver. He claimed that both the health and education sectors in the province are in decline.
He said that development in Punjab is evident while projects are underway in Sindh and Balochistan, adding that progress is visible across the country except in KP.
