Karachi (Sep 11, 2017): Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said that they did not accept banned outfits as this was not part of our policy.
Talking to media after paying a visit to Mazar-e-Quaid, Iqbal said that there had been marked decrease in incidents of terrorism and sectarianism.
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He said that World XI team would play match in Pakistan tomorrow, paving the way for opening doors for international cricket in Pakistan.
Referring to the recently-adopted BRICS declaration against terrorist groups, Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Friday said that the declaration contained “nothing new”.
China’s policy towards Pakistan has not changed, the minister added as he addressed a press conference after visiting Quaid-i-Azam’s mausoleum in Karachi to pay respect to the country’s founder on his death anniversary.
“The declaration made by BRICS is the same as the one made at the Heart of Asia conference. There is no change in China’s policy in the declaration.”
“Pakistan was in attendance at the Heart of Asia conference. They have copied the declaration that was made then,” Iqbal said, adding that the Chinese government has made its commitment and friendship to Pakistan clear.
The minister added that the BRICS declaration was not against Pakistan. Rather, the declaration reinforces Pakistan’s stance that banned organisations are not accepted by the country and therefore, are not part of Pakistan’s policy.
“There is no reason to worry,” the minister said.
“We have to be aware of those political elements that are trying to lead us towards anarchy,” Iqbal said, adding that “Pakistan is facing external dangers.”
“These [dangers] can only be battled through internal stability and security,” the minister added.
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