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| Externally-sponsored terrorism threat to Pakistan, says Nawaz |
| 2015-06-12 |
| [DAWN] Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ... served two non-consecutive terms as prime minister, heads the Pakistain Moslem League (Nawaz). Noted for his spectacular corruption, the 1998 Pak nuclear test, border war with India, and for being tossed by General Musharraf... said that externally-sponsored terrorism and violent extremism are grave threats to a secure and prosperous Pakistain. Speaking at the Pak envoys conference in the federal capital, Nawaz stressed "the nation is dismayed by the recent irresponsible and, I must say, imprudent statements from the Indian politicianship". This vitiates the atmosphere and takes us farther away from our goals of regional peace and stability, he asserted. "We will protect our vital interests at all costs. This message must be heard loud and clear. At the same time, we will not abandon our high moral ground because of provocations," said the premier. Nawaz assured that Pakistain will persevere in its quest for a peaceful neighborhood, but demanded that there should be reciprocity and acknowledgement of the overtures it have made to promote the bilateral dialogue process. Pakistain is a strong proponent of regional economic integration so that we can together create new opportunities for jobs, businesses, industrial production, and agricultural growth, said the prime minister. "We believe that Pakistain is both a conduit and a destination for investment, trade, production and distribution... Pakistain is now recognized as an emerging market with immense potential." He spoke of the recently announced China-Pakistain Economic Corridor (CPEC) mega-project as a transformational, and a game changer for Pakistain and for the region. "It would, in due course, also benefit adjoining and peripheral regions," added Nawaz. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 Pakistain is now recognized as an emerging market with immense potential. Why yes, it's a veritable India! (wait. did I say that out loud?) |
| Posted by: SteveS 2015-06-12 02:20 |