The PPP, however, distanced itself from Babar’s remarks and insisted that they were made in a personal capacity. “These examples unfortunately have reinforced the perception that Pakistan might not be sincere in eliminating all terrorist groups,” he said during the discussion on Tuesday. He cited several examples to demonstrate Pakistan’s “total failure” in eradicating certain militant groups. He questioned former Taliban spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan’s treatment as a “state guest”, especially since he had the “blood of 150 innocent children on his hands”. He said Pakistan has mainstreamed militants and allowed them to form political parties to contest elections.

Source: Hindustan Times March 07, 2018 17:15 UTC