Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on Sunday that the government’s priority was to root out terrorism through dialogue.
The minister, in a policy statement, said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had wished for the talks, which was also endorsed by the political and military leadership at the recent all parties conference.
He said the government praised the efforts of the clerics for seeking a permanent solution of terrorism and would extend them full support in this regard.
Nisar said the dialogue process had full backing of the military leadership. He was sure that the way the army was ready to protect the borders and lives of the people, it also wanted to see the peace prevail.
Nawaz, he said, had persistently said the use of force should be avoided to bring peace in the country. Even in his first address to the nation, the Prime Minister had expressed the same sentiments.
Talking about drone attacks, the minister said Nawaz was the first leader, who had raised this issue at the United Nations General Assembly session, which depicted the government’s stance on the matter.
He said the government had made it clear that the drone attacks were not only against Pakistan’s independence and sovereignty but were also fueling extremism. Nisar said all out efforts would be made to get the country out of the menace.
Govt wants to curb terrorism through talks: Nisar
