In an interview with Voice of America (VOA), he said no democracy in the world could support a party that engaged in destructive politics and undermined national interests for political gain. When asked about the possibility of banning PTI, the minister mentioned that recent information suggested PTI’s social media had connections with anti-state elements abroad. Ahsan Iqbal said the PTI was banned or not, but it was evident that the party’s politics were a ‘direct attack’ on national interests. He added that some political parties were also trying to exploit the current situation while the country was recovering economically. In response to another question, the minister said Pakistan wanted to strengthen trade relations with all friendly countries, as the country’s economic future depended significantly on increasing exports.

Source: The Nation August 01, 2024 17:46 UTC