- Nation commits to crush militants “once and for all”: PM.
- Defense Minister warns relief against terrorists who are not acceptable.
- Khawaja Asif suggests delegation visits to Kabul within two days.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday confirmed the government’s decision to eliminate terrorism from the country and said the time has come to take “decisive actions” against the militants.
The premiere comments came a day after two army officers among 11 security staff embraced martyrdom during an intelligence-based operation against India-backed terrorists in the Orakzai district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He said, “Martyr’s blood has drawn a line: fighting for Pakistan, and no one can erase it now. He said that the federal and provincial governments, parliamentarians, officials, and the armed forces work day and night. But all this effort will be in vain if we do not completely eliminate terrorism and strengthen our heads.”
The premiere said that martyrs are the crown jewels of Pakistan’s honor and dignity. Their victims must always be remembered, he added.
The premiere warned that the nation would not forgive if no decisive act is taken against terrorism.
He said that facilitators of the terrorists were just involved in their crimes, adding that the nation was united in its decision to eliminate the threat from the country once and for all.
With reference to his address on the UN, Premier said he had highlighted Pakistan’s attitude towards Palestine. He said there must be a ceasefire in Gaza and Palestinians should be granted their right to self -determination.
He expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his efforts to stop the Pakistan-India war.
PM reiterated that an independent Palestine was a key component of Pakistan’s foreign policy and that no one should have any doubts about it.
He said his meeting with the US president of Washington, who was also attended by the Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, covered detailed discussions about bilateral relations, trade and terrorism.
‘Softness to Terrorists not Acceptable’
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has categorically stated that any gentleness or softness to terrorists is not acceptable.
He said a similar message will also be transferred to Afghanistan. Defense Czar said, “One suggestion is that a delegation should visit Kabul within two days of conversations.” He added that the delegation should convey that the issues related to cross -border terrorism have now become intolerable.
He claimed that the fight against terrorism should be clear without gray areas. He emphasized the need to set aside political differences and stand united behind the armed forces without any IFS or buts in the mission of eradicating terrorism from Pakistan.
The Minister of Defense called on the issue of terrorist attacks originating in Afghanistan, and called on Afghan authorities to prevent the use of their land for terrorist activities aimed at Pakistan.
He also said that millions of Afghan refugees have lived in Pakistan for decades, yet their allegiance and loyalty lie elsewhere. The Minister noted that many Afghan refugees have become billionaires in the country, yet some open hostility expresses to Pakistan.
