Times of Islamabad

Pakistani PM Imran Khan responds over the Israel – UAE diplomatic ties

Pakistani PM Imran Khan responds over the Israel – UAE diplomatic ties

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani PM Imran Khan responds over the Israel – UAEdiplomatic ties.

When asked about normalization of relations between the UAE and Israel, thePrime Minister said if Palestinians are not allowed to have a just andviable state, the issue will not die down even some countries recognizeIsrael.

He said the issue will keep festering.

Turning to the domestic situation, the Prime Minister said Pakistan hasbeen put on the right direction over the last two years. He said we haveintroduced economic reforms and facilitated the businesses.

Imran Khan said Pakistan is a country with tremendous potential. He saidnew changes are taking place in Pakistan. Our whole policies are aimed atlifting the people out of poverty.

Regarding Covid-19 situation, the Prime Minister said Pakistan madeprobably the best but difficult decision of not imposing the completelockdown. We went for a smart lockdown to control the pandemic and protectthe vulnerable segments of the society from its impacts.

Reaffirming the government’s stance against corruption, Imran Khan saidthis is the first time that the powerful are being held accountable.

The Prime Minister said both the civilian government and the military havethe most harmonious relationship. He said we are working in completecoordination and cooperation. He said the military is standing togetherwith the government’s policies related to India or Afghanistan.