Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Pakistan warns countries to discourage Baloch separatists

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Foreign Office reminded those countries, who have given asylums to Baloch separatists, to discourage anti-Pakistan secessionist activities within their territories.

Foreign Office Spokesman Abdul Basit while giving weekly briefing to the media representatives said that Pakistan has been handling the situation politically in accordance with its own laws, priorities and constitution.

Replying to a question, about providing shelter to some of the elements who are involved in the disturbance of Balochistan, the spokesman said Pakistan has raised this question with the concerned countries adding that demarche was issued to ambassador of Switzerland in Islamabad.

Talking on the issue of activities of estranged Baloch leaders taking refuge in England and Switzerland, Basit said Islamabad has made demarches to the relevant countries and have been assured by them that their territories will not be allowed to be used against Pakistan.

“We are cognizant of the developments in Balochistan and necessary steps have also been taken,” he added. Read More

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