Pakistan
‘Deployed officers were more than NZ’s entire force’, says Rasheed over kiwis back out
Sheikh Rashid said Pakistan is an important country of the region and efforts are being made for its security and prosperity. He said India is resorting to propaganda against Pakistan following failure of its machinations in Afghanistan.
Islamabad: Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad Monday said that New Zealand's last-minute withdrawal from the Pakistan tour despite being given full proof security left fans upset.
While talking to the media persons in Islamabad, the Federal Minister said the nation should not be dejected as the day will come when all the teams will visit us.
He further stated, “The cabinet provided armed security to New Zealand” adding that, the officer deployed were more than their entire force.
“Our agencies are the best agencies in the world, we don’t need to know anything from anyone,” added minister.
He categorically stated that Pakistan has neither established any 'Mohajir' camp nor has received new refugees from Afghanistan.
“Pakistan wants return of three million Afghan refugees to their homeland after the return of stability there,” Rashid said.
The federal minister further added that Pakistan has helped evacuate sixteen thousand people including diplomats and representatives of IMF and the World Bank from Afghanistan.
Sheikh Rashid said Pakistan is an important country of the region and efforts are being made for its security and prosperity. He said India is resorting to propaganda against Pakistan following failure of its machinations in Afghanistan.
“Those who are possessing dual passports and identity cards are being given time by the 31st of next month to withdraw the additional documents”.