‘Pak sacrifices in war on terror above board’
islamabad — Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday called remarks of United States President, Donald Trump as disappointing, saying Pakistan has rendered innumerable sacrifices in war against terrorism to maintain stability and peace in region.
“Pakistan is collaborating with the international community and playing vital role for establishment of peace. Our people, armed forces, law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and police have made great sacrifices and country’s economy suffered huge financial losses,” he said.
The minister was addressing a ceremony where newly-established Anti-Riot Unit (ARU) of Islamabad Police demonstrated their skills in different formations.
Ahsan Iqbal said Pakistanis were honourable and dignified nation
I want to make it clear to the us that Pakistan is picking up those thorns which were thrown or spread by them
Ahsan Iqbal, Interior Minister
and no one had a right to raise finger on its dignity. He said the successful operation of Pakistan’s security forces had weakened networks of terrorists who were on the run and added no country had greater stake in Afghanistan’s peace than Pakistan. “We made National Action Plan (NAP) and launched a full-fledged operation against terrorists in the country,” he said. “I want to make it clear to the US that Pakistan is picking up those thorns which were thrown or spread by US,” he said. — APP