RAWALPINDI: 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, ARY News reported.
“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,” Imran said while on a day-long visit to Miranshah in North Waziristan.
Chief of Army Staff General Qamer Javed Bajwa, Defence Minister Pervaiz Khattak and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mehmood Khan were also accompanying him on this occasion.
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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 within 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.
Later he addressed combined Jirga of elders from North and South Waziristan.
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.
PM in NWD. “No other country or armed forces have done what Pak & its armed forces have done in war against terrorism. ”We have fought an imposed war inside our country at a very heavy cost of sweat, blood & eco. We shall not fight any such war again inside Pakistan”, PM.(1/3). pic.twitter.com/prBzxWkOuq
— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) November 26, 2018
PM in NWD. “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”, PM. (2 of 3). pic.twitter.com/Ddbdrtpufx
— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) November 26, 2018
PM appreciated people of erstwhile FATA/ KP for courageously facing challenging & difficult times of terrorism. He hailed achievements of Pak Army, other security forces & intel agencies for their successful ops against terrorists.
“A new Pakistan is in the making”, PM.(3 of 3). pic.twitter.com/EOvmCC3YEZ— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) November 26, 2018
The premier announced various welfare packages in the fields of health, education, employment and administration for the newly established districts of erstwhile FATA.
He announced three percent of NFC share by all provinces for merged districts, early conduct of the local bodies and provincial elections to ensure transfer of power to grass root level. He also announced police reforms and resolve to address all concerns of Levies and Khasadars by ensuring their jobs security.
Imran vowed for system of Dispute Resolution Council (DRC) to ensure speedy justice and resolution of all issues through consultation. The PM announced to establish a medical college along with a hospital for North Waziristan and South Waziristan, a university for NWD, an army cadet college for NWD, health insurance cards to residents of merged districts, tele-medics system to fulfill deficiencies of specialist doctors.
He also announced mega share in jobs for merged districts from the jobs offered by Qatar, enrolment in police and Frontier Corps, special quota for under developed regions (almost double to existing), restoration of cellular service in NWD and SWD, loan for house building, effort to address issue of load-shedding, NADRA facilitation to ensure speedy CNIC process and solar panels for mosques.
PM Imran announced provision of interest-free loans, provision of computers and development of sports grounds.
Upon arrival in Miranshah the PM laid floral wreath at the Martyrs’ Monument. He paid rich tributes to the martyrs and their families who have sacrificed so much for the safety, security and prosperity of the people of Pakistan and the motherland.
He also visited Ghulam Khan Border terminal and saw the border fencing along Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
Earlier, PM Imran was briefed on security situation, ongoing stability operations, socio-economic projects and rehabilitation of temporarily displaced persons.
