Interestingly, this was the fifth attempt and it reportedly came through consensus after his listing wasn't linked to the attack in Pulwama. Calling it a day of pride, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also said, "In our fight against terror, the world stood with us," adding, "This is the entire nation's success." However, defending its ally, Pakistan, added, "Pakistan has made enormous contributions to fighting terrorism, which deserves the full recognition of the international community." Following the resolution, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal, said, "This entails a ban on foreign travel, asset freeze and arms embargo. Pakistan is a responsible state and we will take appropriate action."

Source: dna May 01, 2019 23:37 UTC