Times of Islamabad

Pakistan conveyed an important message to Afghan Taliban

Pakistan conveyed an important message to Afghan Taliban

NEW YORK – Pakistan has conveyed an important message to Afghan Taliban,reveals PM Imran Khan in his press conference in New York.

He revealed that Pakistan government has asked Afghan Taliban to hold talkswith the Afghan government.

The Prime Minister agreed with a questioner that Taliban were willing tomeet with the US but not the representatives of Afghan government. He saidour government is urging Taliban to hold talks with the Afghan government.

The Prime Minister regretted that talks were later called off by the US ona simple tweet. He emphasized that there was no military solution to Afghancrisis and only dialogue can lead to peace.

The Prime Minister expressed disappointment on the role of internationalcommunity for not providing relief to eight million people under siege. Hesaid we will keep mounting the pressure through various means. Imran Khansaid in my address at the UN General Assembly, I will inform the worldcommunity that nine hundred thousand Indian troops are there to intimidate,control and repress the Muslim population.

It could have far reaching consequences as one point three billion Muslimsare watching the situation with concern. It could lead to moreradicalization of Muslim youth and violence.