Federal Government Had No Choice But to Impose Emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Eradicate Terrorism, States Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said there was no other alternative but to declare an emergency in KP and state authorities are mobilising all their resources to eliminate terror from the province.In the seminar held on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Islamabad, Ishaq Dar emphasized that terrorism is the gravest threat before the region and the world as a whole, while Pakistan has shown great resilience, courage and strength in the war against terror and forfeited enormous sacrifices in the process.
Unavoidable Emergency Measures: In response to the federal administrative takeover, Dar said that for the government to enforce an emergency was not an easy option but it had no other choice but to address the escalating security threats, internal unrest and deep economic challenges resulting from the continuous political blockades and sit-ins.
The deputy PM has cautioned the Afghan regime against using its soil for terrorist activities against Pakistan and warned to close the safe havens in the border regions of Afghanistan. He said although the Afghan government has made efforts to meet their obligations through bilateral visits and diplomatic meetings, it has not been able to keep its promises, and the planning of the recent attacks on the Jaffar Express was in Afghan territory.
Highlights on Denunciation of Militancy and Foreign Interference: Dar has pointed out that innocent killings have no place in Islam and over 90,000 lives have been lost in Pakistan’s counter-terrorism campaign.
He also confirmed on the basis of international evidence that India was actively sponsoring subversion and terrorism in Pakistan, citing the case of Kulbhushan Jadhav.Clarification on Defense Pacts: On the part of Defence Pacts, Dar explained that the Pact of Mecca is only intended to encourage regional peace and stability and is not directed towards any sovereign state.