Underlining the matchless sacrifices rendered by Pakistani nation in the war on terror, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said the state would never fight any ‘imposed war’ again inside its territory.
“No other country or armed forces have done what Pakistan and its armed forces have done in the war against terrorism. “We have fought an imposed war inside our country at a very heavy cost of sweat, blood and economic disadvantage. We shall not fight any such war again inside Pakistan,” he said while on a day-long visit to Miranshah in North Waziristan.
Talking about Afghanistan’s situation, the prime minister said Pakistan was ready to play its role in peace process as it believed in peace beyond borders, especially in Afghanistan, which would ultimately help Pakistan achieve enduring peace in its boundary.
“We are for peace beyond borders especially in Afghanistan. We shall play our role in Afghan peace process along with other stake holders as peace in Afghanistan is critical for achieving enduring peace in Pakistan,” he said. On this occasion, Imran Khan appreciated people of erstwhile the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) for bravely facing challenging and difficult times of terrorism.
He hailed achievements of Pakistan Army, other security forces and intelligence agencies for their successful operations against terrorists. “A new Pakistan is in the making,” he said.
Earlier, PM and COAS were briefed on security situation, ongoing stability operations, socio-economic projects and rehabilitation of TDPs. Being briefed on security situation, ongoing stability operations, socio-eco projects & rehab of TDPs. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Mehmood Khan and Defence Minister Pervez Khattak also accompanied the premier.
The districts, formerly agencies in the erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), were made after former president Mamnoon Hussain ratified the 25th Constitutional Amendment Bill into law earlier this year.
According to the constitutional amendment, FATA will be granted 16 general seats, four seats for women and one seat for non-Muslims in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. The elections shall be held within one year after the general elections.
The amendment reduces the number of seats in the National Assembly from 342 to 336. The members of the National Assembly from FATA to be elected in 2018 election shall continue till the dissolution of the Lower House.
