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No Sign Of Footprints Of IS In Pakistan: FO
MAY 14TH, 2015 LATEST
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office on Thursday rejected the notion that Islamic State (IS) has proven footprints in Pakistan and the Wednesday attack in Karachi was definitely carried out by IS.
Responding to queries during his weekly press briefing, FO Spokesman Khalillulah Qazi said that Pakistan is against terrorism in all its form and manifestation, “We have launched operation Zarb-e-Azb against all terrorists and the war on terrorism would continue till the last terrorist is ended”.
Nevertheless, he said that all the security forces and apparatus were put on high alert to have a vigilant-eye on any such activities and take appropriate action if any proof of IS presence become visible.
He said that probe into the last day sorrowful tragedy was launched and it is too early to say something conclusive.
At least six terrorists on Wednesday made intrusion into the bus carrying members of Ismaelli sect after stopping it on gun-point and killed at shot down as much as 45 people.
The apparent objective of the attack was to harm Pakistan economically in the long term as the community also dwelling in Balochistan and Northern areas through where the routes pertaining to Pak-China Economic Corridor has to be passed and secondly it is a rich community led by a richest Pakistani named Prince Karim Agha Khan. A circle believe that the purpose was to create disturbance in Balochistan, where Gawadar lies, and the Northern areas.
Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif has already warned foreign hands involvement for unrest in parts of Pakistan specifically in Balochistan.
In response to another question, the spokesperson also categorically rebuffed the reports claiming that former COAS and ISI chief were aware of Osama presence in Abbotabad before he was hunted by US Navy seal.
On polio cases in Pakistan and the meeting of Independent Monitoring Board on April 29-30 in UAE, he said that the meeting reviewed situation in Pakistan and praised the steps taken by Islamabad in this connection while it has not yet released its report, which would be shared with media after they issue it.
To a question about Pak-India cricket match, Qazi said, “You know about the disputes between the two countries and the issues are raised from time to time between them. But yes a cricket match should be held, this type of events should continue as it brings people of the two countries closer, always.” In this connection he also welcomed the Indian statement.
Clarifying, further, Pakistan’s policy on Yemen he said that Islamabad had welcomed Saudi Arabia announcement of ending air strike, “we have welcomed Riyadh backed lull in raids for humanitarian reason, we also announced humanitarian assistance in this connection”.
He said that Pakistan has close and brotherly ties with Yemen and a UN resolution on Yemen is already there. (Online)
MAY 14TH, 2015 LATEST
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office on Thursday rejected the notion that Islamic State (IS) has proven footprints in Pakistan and the Wednesday attack in Karachi was definitely carried out by IS.
Responding to queries during his weekly press briefing, FO Spokesman Khalillulah Qazi said that Pakistan is against terrorism in all its form and manifestation, “We have launched operation Zarb-e-Azb against all terrorists and the war on terrorism would continue till the last terrorist is ended”.
Nevertheless, he said that all the security forces and apparatus were put on high alert to have a vigilant-eye on any such activities and take appropriate action if any proof of IS presence become visible.
He said that probe into the last day sorrowful tragedy was launched and it is too early to say something conclusive.
At least six terrorists on Wednesday made intrusion into the bus carrying members of Ismaelli sect after stopping it on gun-point and killed at shot down as much as 45 people.
The apparent objective of the attack was to harm Pakistan economically in the long term as the community also dwelling in Balochistan and Northern areas through where the routes pertaining to Pak-China Economic Corridor has to be passed and secondly it is a rich community led by a richest Pakistani named Prince Karim Agha Khan. A circle believe that the purpose was to create disturbance in Balochistan, where Gawadar lies, and the Northern areas.
Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif has already warned foreign hands involvement for unrest in parts of Pakistan specifically in Balochistan.
In response to another question, the spokesperson also categorically rebuffed the reports claiming that former COAS and ISI chief were aware of Osama presence in Abbotabad before he was hunted by US Navy seal.
On polio cases in Pakistan and the meeting of Independent Monitoring Board on April 29-30 in UAE, he said that the meeting reviewed situation in Pakistan and praised the steps taken by Islamabad in this connection while it has not yet released its report, which would be shared with media after they issue it.
To a question about Pak-India cricket match, Qazi said, “You know about the disputes between the two countries and the issues are raised from time to time between them. But yes a cricket match should be held, this type of events should continue as it brings people of the two countries closer, always.” In this connection he also welcomed the Indian statement.
Clarifying, further, Pakistan’s policy on Yemen he said that Islamabad had welcomed Saudi Arabia announcement of ending air strike, “we have welcomed Riyadh backed lull in raids for humanitarian reason, we also announced humanitarian assistance in this connection”.
He said that Pakistan has close and brotherly ties with Yemen and a UN resolution on Yemen is already there. (Online)
