Pakistan reaffirms zero-tolerance policy on terrorism, says Pahalgam incident probe still inconclusive
Islamabad: Pakistan has said that investigations into the Pahalgam incident remain inconclusive and firmly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations with zero tolerance.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan in a statement reaffirmed Pakistan’s stance against terrorism, saying that the country has “effectively and comprehensively dismantled” banned outfits.
The statement follows the US State Department’s decision on Thursday to designate a little-known group called The Resistance Front (TRF) as a foreign terrorist organisation (FTO) and specially designated global terrorist (SDGT) group.
“As Pakistan continues to remain counter-terrorism bulwark through unparalleled sacrifices and efficacy, we urge the international community to adopt objective and non-discriminatory policies to address this global menace through collective efforts.”
“While the issue under consideration pertains to US domestic laws, India has a track record of exploiting such designations to push anti-Pakistan propaganda with a view to divert international attention from its irresponsible and rogue behavior, including ongoing human rights atrocities, especially in occupied Jammu and Kashmir,” the spokesperson added.
The FO’s statement also urged the international community to “adopt objective and non-discriminatory policies” to address terrorism.
“Terrorist organisations like Majeed Brigade must also be listed as [an] alias of BLA (Balochistan Liberation Army),” the FO asserted.
“Pakistan has been, and is a frontline state against terrorism, and has contributed tremendously towards achievement of global peace through its counter-terrorism efforts including apprehension of Terrorist Sharifullah, the mastermind of Abbey Gate Bombing,” the FO concluded.
