Foreig­n minist­er, who is in Moscow in the wake of increa­sing US pressu­re, holds presse­r with Russia­n counte­rpartForeign Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Pakistan will not let others fight their wars on its soil. Asif, who left for Russia on Monday on a three-day visit, stated this during a joint press conference in Moscow with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavro. The statement came a week after the United States put forward a motion to place Pakistan on a global terrorist-financing watch-list. The minister reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to the fight against terror despite the many losses the country has suffered. Pakistan now considers Russia a key player and partner, not only to bring peace and stability in Afghanistan but also the wider region.

Source: The Express Tribune February 20, 2018 16:09 UTC