“There is no question of inviting Pakistan,” the health minister told reporters after attending a meeting of the reception sub-committee at the political office of the Awami League chief in Dhanmondi on Thursday. Political leaders from 70 countries are expected to attend the Council scheduled for Oct 22-23, he said. Last month, Awami League Joint General Secretary Dipu Moni had said that the party had decided not to invite any political parties from Pakistan. However, on Sep 20, while replying to a query from newsmen, Awami League General Secretary Syed Ashraful Islam said: “Not everyone in Pakistan was against our freedom. Dismissing such possibilities, Nasim said: “I have seen media reports that suggested the Awami League had invited Pakistani politicians to its 20th National Council.

Source: bd News24 September 29, 2016 13:30 UTC