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Pakistan has ability to defend itself against all threats: FO

Foreign Office Spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra says Pakistan has the ability to defend itself against all threats, national or foreign.

She was responding to media queries about yesterday’s remarks of Foreign Minister on the threat of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan.

She said Pakistan has always remained engaged with Afghanistan to ensure that Afghan territory does not become a launching pad for terrorist acts inside Pakistani territory.

Mumtaz Zahra said Foreign Minister’s remarks are neither new nor extraordinary.

FO Spokesperson said Foreign Minister clearly reiterated our policy to engage with Afghanistan for it to abide by its commitments to the international community including Pakistan.

Source: Radio Pakistan