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  • Afghan delegation expected in Pakistan soon: Defence Minister

    Defence Minister Khawaja Asif File Photo Defence Minister Khawaja Asif

    Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said an Afghan delegation was expected in Pakistan soon in continuation of talks related to various issues including regional security and counter-terrorism measures.

    Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said under Doha agreement, Afghanistan is bound that its soil is not used for terrorism and against Pakistan.

    He said during the talks with the Afghan authorities, we urged them to honour Doha Agreement and they acknowledged our position in this regard.

    Khawaja Asif expressed his profound grief and sorrow over the terrorist incident in Balochistan, which claimed lives of security forces personnel. He said the security forces are valiantly fighting against terrorism.

    The Defence Minister said he received positive response from the interim Afghan authorities during his recent visit to Kabul.

    Strongly criticizing Imran Khan, Khawaja Asif said the PTI chief is involved in number of cases of financial misappropriation and he should be held accountable for this.

    He said the PTI Chief is inciting the masses and his workers against the state institutions, and even escaping to face the courts.

    The Defence Minister said all the tall slogans including " Jail Bharo Tehreek' of Imran Khan witnessed failure as the nation is well aware of his deeds and opportunist behaviour.