ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has called upon the Afghan government and theResolution Support Mission to do more to eliminate terrorists’ sanctuarieswithin Afghanistan.
At his weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Foreign OfficeSpokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal pointed out that Pakistan has continuouslyhighlighted the presence of TTP’s sanctuaries in Afghanistan and it is amatter of satisfaction that the US is addressing the issue. However, hesaid more needs to be done.
The spokesperson categorically stated that there is no organized presenceof terrorist groups in Pakistan. He said we have been carrying outintelligence based operations to eliminate the remnant elements.
He said Pakistan has also asked the US government to share intelligence fordefinite action against terrorists on our soil.
Responding to a question, the spokesperson said Prime Minister ShahidKhaqan Abbasi was recently on a private visit to the United States where heheld talks with the US Vice President and other US officials on bilateralrelations and the situation in Afghanistan.