After FM Qureshi had spoken about the complications over the fencing earlier in the week, it is good to see the military leadership also unequivocally address this issue of national security. General Babar Iftikhar is right in pointing out that the purpose of fencing is not to divide residents of the two states, but to enhance the safety of the people on both sides. Considering how 94 percent of the work on the border is done, the remaining area should be completed soon. Of course, there can be talks on how to facilitate the movement of families and individuals with special requirements across the border, but there can be no compromise on the matter of our security. On the matter of security, the ISPR Director also discussed the matter of the TTP and clarified that no talks are ongoing at the moment and that operations are being carried against the militant group.

Source: The Nation January 07, 2022 11:15 UTC