In a strong message to the government in Kabul, caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar has called on the Afghan Taliban to decide whether to take action against terrorists who carry out attacks inside Pakistan Were using their land for or hand them over to Islamabad.
Terrorist activities in the country have increased by 79% during the first half of 2023, According to the statistical report released by the independent think tank Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). These figures represent a dramatic increase in militant attacks compared to the same period last year.
Pakistan blamed the current government in Kabul for the recent rise in terrorism in the country and repeatedly called on the Taliban government to stop cross-border attacks and use against Afghan soil Neighboring country said for.
Geo News program ‘Jirga’ During an exclusive interview on the country’s chief executive said the Taliban’s interim government’s inaction on terrorist activities against Pakistan was unacceptable.
PM Kakar said he was loyal to the homeland, adding that he did not need any certificate from anyone that he was “ Pashtun”.
In response to a question about growing tensions between Islamabad and Kabul, he said: “ My main role is as a citizen of Pakistan and my loyalty is linked to the state
He also said that “ is equally important for all Afghan Pakistan, ”Pakistan and Afghanistan should honestly think about what they expect from each other
Stressing the need for action against terrorists, the Prime Minister said that the Afghan government knew about the whereabouts of the banned Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in the war-torn country Is.
He also made it clear that negotiations could not take place at gunpoint.
‘Tough decisions are indispensable for running state affairs
Talking about the government’s crackdown on illegal aliens as the deadline expired on November 1، Prime Minister Kakar said tough decisions would have to be made to run state affairs.
He said the government was not repatriating registered Afghan refugees and only undocumented Afghan citizens were being deported.
“ We have a better attitude towards Afghan citizens, the Prime Minister ” added, asking illegal residents to return to their home countries.
He added that there is a reasonable time for dialogue and use of force.
‘Victim Card’
Prime Minister in response to recent allegations made by two mainstream parties — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) — That could be “victim card” of any political party “narrative”.
As the general election approaches, PTI led by Imran Khan and PPP led by Blaul Bhutto Zardari are repeatedly complaining that they are being denied level playing field during the elections And efforts are being made to pave the way for the return of the Pakistan Muslim League (PMLN) to power. He also accused the caretaker government of giving PML-N “preferential treatment”.
Blavel complained that his party never got a field of equality. The party continues to express concerns about the lack of equal opportunities to prove itself before the election.
On the other hand, amid reports of Imran Khan’s minus election, the PTI also accused the interim government of denying him a level playing field. PTI chairman Adiala is behind bars in prison and the party leadership claims he is not even allowed to campaign.
In an effort to clear the air, the country’s caretaker chief executive said: “ Conducting elections as soon as possible is our top priority. ” He said the interim government wants people to exercise their democratic rights in the upcoming elections — on February 8 next year.
“ We want to hand over responsibilities to the [coming] elected government. ”
Responding to a question from two mainstream parties about the allegations against his government, the Prime Minister asked: “ What have we done to give the [negative] impression that we have a biased [attitude] against any political party? ”, adds, “Did We imprisoned the former Prime Minister [Imran Khan]? ”
He further clarified that the deposed Prime Minister — who was removed from office in April last year through a no-confidence motion — was arrested before the caretaker setup Was taken.
The PTI chief was arrested on August 5 from his residence in Zaman Park in Lahore, shortly after being convicted in the Tosha Khana case.
However, Kakar —, a former senator and leader of the Balochistan People’s Party (BAP) —, was sworn in as Pakistan’s eighth caretaker prime minister on August 14.
The prime minister said Khan had been legally arrested and faced charges in court. “ It would be impartial if we acquitted him of all charges by royal decree
The caretaker prime minister said he could not do so legally.
He added that “ Think 10 times before making the allegations.
“ The PTI chairman is safe in prison, ” he also said, adding that it is his legal responsibility to ensure the safety of the incarcerated former prime minister. “Nobody has personal animosity with the PTI chairman, ” he said while rejecting social reports calling his life a threat.
PM Kakar said all general elections except the 1970 election were controversial.
Answering a question, he also dismissed allegations that the caretaker government was trying to take personal revenge on PTI chief Imran Khan.
He added that PTI leaders, like other political parties, are campaigning in their respective areas during the February 8 elections.
Furthermore, talking about the continued Israeli bombing of the besieged area, the interim prime minister said: “Gaza has been turned to hell, especially for children ”.