Adviser to Prime Minister on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah has said that there will be no compromise on Pakistan’s resolve to eliminate terrorism.
Responding to points raised by the opposition benches in the Senate, he said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has made it clear that Afghanistan must choose between Pakistan and terrorism. He said Pakistan will continue targeting terrorist training camps and sanctuaries in Afghanistan until the menace is eradicated.
The Adviser further urged the opposition to refrain from linking political differences with terrorist activities. He said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has repeatedly invited the opposition to come to the dialogue table to resolve political issues.
Meanwhile, replying to a question during the Question Hour in the Senate, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said that the Federal Investigation Agency carries out off-loading strictly in accordance with established procedures.
The Minister further clarified that when discrepancies are identified in a passenger’s travel documents or profile during initial screening, the case is referred for further scrutiny.
The Minister further informed the House that the FIA has also prominently displayed information on passengers’ rights, complaint mechanisms, and appeal procedures at all immigration counters in both Urdu and English, and has disseminated this information through public awareness initiatives.
The Minister also rejected reports of deportations of Pakistani citizens from any country, especially the United Arab Emirates.
The House will now meet on Friday at 10:30 in the morning.
