ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the United Kingdom and the European Parliament called on Minister for Interior Affairs Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan at the Punjab House here on Friday and discussed matters of mutual interests.
Bilateral relations, Pakistan-UK multifaceted cooperation, joint parliamentary matters, the issue of Kashmir and regional situation were discussed during the meeting. Talking to the delegation, the minister welcomed the points raised in the UK Parliament regarding Kashmir and Islamic world.
Discussing immense sacrifices, Pakistan has rendered for the cause of promoting regional as well as international peace, the minister said that Pakistan was unnecessarily targeted by some who ignored historical and ground realities. Besides those having superficial knowledge or those who play to the tunes of the others, it also included those whose hands were smeared with the blood of the innocent and were greatest hurdle in the way of regional peace.
He stressed upon the need that the international community should not only listen to the Pakistani point of view but should also show greater understanding to “our perspective in its proper context.” Talking about relations with UK, the minister observed that UK was among those friendly countries where Pakistani point of view was heard and was also understood to a great extent.
The delegation included Lord Nazir Ahmed, Lord Qurban Hussain and European Parliament member Afzal Khan. The delegation, while appreciating the performance of the minister, remarked that his efforts and work were also appreciated abroad especially by Pakistani community residing in foreign countries. They said that the minister has played crucial and critical role in bringing down the terrorist incidents in the country – the fact that is acknowledged at important international forums.
The delegation also appreciated the efforts of the minister towards resolving the issues faced by Pakistani expatriates especially relating to passport and CNICs. The guest lawmakers especially acknowledged the efforts of the minister towards blocking entry of any person into Pakistan without having valid documentation.
