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Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to Counter-Terrorism with Zero Tolerance Policy

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Pakistan has reaffirmed its relentless commitment to counter-terrorism, strongly condemning terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, while calling for collective global efforts to tackle the menace. The country's Foreign Office issued a statement that emphasized Pakistan's policy of "zero tolerance" for terrorism and highlighted the importance of international cooperation in the fight against terrorism. The statement also acknowledged Pakistan's long-standing role in the global war on terror, citing the recent apprehension of Sharifullah, the alleged mastermind of the deadly Abbey Gate bombing in Kabul.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan has a "zero tolerance" policy towards terrorism and condemns it in all its forms and manifestations.
  • The country has been a frontline state against terrorism for decades and has made significant contributions to global peace through its counter-terrorism efforts.
  • Pakistan has dismantled terrorist outfits, arrested and prosecuted their leadership, and deradicalized their cadres.
  • The country has criticized India for misusing terrorism-related designations for political motives and for its human rights atrocities in the disputed region of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K).
  • Pakistan has called on the international community to adopt "objective and non-discriminatory policies" in the fight against terrorism.
  • The country has emphasized the need for fairness and inclusivity in global counter-terrorism frameworks, urging the international community to proscribe groups like Majeed Brigade, which is an alias of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).

Statistics:

  • Pakistan has made significant contributions to global peace through its counter-terrorism efforts.
  • The country has dismantled terrorist outfits and arrested and prosecuted their leadership.
  • The recent apprehension of Sharifullah, the alleged mastermind of the deadly Abbey Gate bombing in Kabul, highlights Pakistan's continued role in the global war on terror.

Sources:

  • Jones, C. (2022, February 13). Pakistan Condemns Terrorism in All Forms, Calls for Collective Global Efforts. Retrieved from [https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/924253-pakistan-condemns-terrorism-in-all-forms-calls-for-collective-global-efforts](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/924253-pakistan-condemns-terrorism-in-all-forms-calls-for-collective-global-efforts)
  • Pak Foreign Office. (2022, February 4). Pakistan Condemns Terrorism, Pursues Zero Tolerance Policy. Retrieved from [https://www.foreignoffice.gov.pk/?p=12043](https://www.foreignoffice.gov.pk/?p=12043)
  • Pakistan's Statement on Counter-Terrorism. (2022, February 4). Retrieved from [https://www.foreignoffice.gov.pk/?p=12043](https://www.foreignoffice.gov.pk/?p=12043)

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