ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the General Headquarters (GHQ), where the military leadership briefed him in detail on the prevailing situation between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The prime minister said zero tolerance would be adopted against the nexus between “Fitna al-Khawarij” and the Afghan Taliban regime, as well as against their subversive activities.
He termed the actions of the Afghan Taliban regime and Fitna al-Khawarij against Pakistan as unacceptable.
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The prime minister said that under the leadership of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, the armed forces of Pakistan remain fully prepared to defend the country at all times.
He added that Pakistan knows well how to defend itself against any aggression.
The prime minister also praised the professional capabilities of the armed forces for repelling attacks in border areas by the Afghan Taliban regime and for delivering a strong response.
He said the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the armed forces to safeguard the motherland.