A Bangladeshi vehicle owner reacts near a burning car set on fire by demonstrating Jamaat-e-Islami supporters following the execution of Abdul Quader Molla, convicted of war crimes, in Dhaka on December 13, 2013. PHOTO: AFP
ISLAMABAD: A spokesperson for the Foreign Office stated that Pakistan wants Bangladesh to be stable politically as well as internally, Express News reported on Friday.
"We wish the people of Bangladesh peace, stability and progress," foreign office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam said.
“Bangladesh and Pakistan have a long history and Pakistanis are safe in Bangladesh.”
“We are looking at the future and not the past. Pakistan is not in the position to give a reaction to any matter,” he further added.
Since the execution of Molla on December 12, Pakistan drew huge criticism from Bangladesh for its reaction over hanging of the JI leader. On December 16, the National Assembly had adopted a resolution expressing concern over the execution of Molla. Following the resolution, Bangladesh’s ministry of foreign affairs had summoned Pakistan’s top envoy in Dhaka to register its protest.
Regarding the resolution, the spokesperson commented that it “reflects the emotions of the general public”.
These statements by the Foreign Office come after thousands of people had entered the diplomatic zone outside the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka on December 18. Police had attempted to stop the demonstators, but they broke through the barricade and proceeded towards the High Commission inside the diplomatic zone. Earlier, the activists had demonstrated against what they described as “Pakistan’s interference”, on a road beside Gulshan-2 circle. The demonstrators had also chanted anti-Pakistan slogans.
US aid
“We are in contact with the US and as of now there has been no decision regarding stopping aid to Pakistan,” the spokesperson stated.
On December 9, US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel had reportedly warned Pakistani leaders that if they did not resolve protests stalling some military shipments across the border into Afghanistan, it could be difficult to maintain political support in Washington for providing aid to Pakistan.
The spokesperson also added that “there is a collective damage of drone strikes and they are a violation of international law”.
Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project
“We plan to complete the gas pipeline project with Iran,” the foreign office spokesperson remarked.
Under the project, Pakistan will import 750 mmcfd, which could be increased to one billion cubic feet. The Balochistan government seeks 250 mmcfd for consumption at the Gwadar Port and the Centre can go for increased supplies to meet the needs of the province.
The gas pipeline is a project between governments of the two countries, which will be implemented through their nominated entities.
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Pakistan loves UN. At every turn, Pakistan wants UN to intervene to solve the problems. Time has come now that Pakistan should ask UN to conduct a ‘binding investigation’ to prove that it did not carry out genocide in former East Pakistan and the most humiliating defeat and surrender of any army this century. All those found guilty should only see the four walls of a prision.
how more pathetic can pakistan get? wishing for stability in another country, when it itself is poisoned with sheer rogueness and extremism. mind your own effin business. despite bangladesh's turbulent politics, we still managed to achieve record high exports and forex reserves this year, and they are higher than yours. dhaka has even surpassed karachi in GDP and has more foreign visitors and 5-star hotels than the whole of pakistan
@Lala Gee: You know what? Pakistan has got biggest weapon in the world, the word 'denial'.
People like you also use this weapon freely all the time.
Pakistan wants Bangladesh to be stable and that is why passed a resolution in their National Assembly against the execution of a person responsible for the mass murder of Bengalis/ scholars and convicted by the apex court of Bangladesh. A great discovery to make another country stable.Afghanistan too has received similar support to make her stable.
With the ban on JI, taking out their street and destructive power, Bangladesh is moving towards a period of prosperity and stability. In many ways, it may help Khaleda Zia and her BNP also as it would free her from the destructive forces of JI and other religious extremists and make her party also progressive. JI has been a curse on Bangladesh as they are spoiling Bangladesh's relationship not only with India but with China also.
We do not want interfere in our internal matter.Why Pakistan feel pity or sympathy for the war criminal ?They are no more Pakistani.They should be punished for their barbarian act of 1971.With the worries Pakistan proved they are war criminal.They not even apologize for their act of 1971.All the war criminal should be hanged one after another,
war criminals of 1971 should b hanged in public
@Raheel: " ... let them lick indians’ feet, they deserve it ... "
This is the kind of attitude that resulted in the creation of Bangladesh.
Pakistan Surrendered to Bangladesh Mukti Bahini and Indian Army in 1971.
At least stop begging Bangladeshis, Pakistan government made cricket team lost to Bangali team in world cup 99 saying we sacrificed so our brothers get their status upgraded and our "brothers" bengalis said we have taken revenge for 1971. Do not beg them, sever all relations with them, we don;t need them, let them lick indians' feet, they deserve it
Pakistan wants Bangladesh to be stable +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Pakistan wants Afghanistan to be stable Pakistan wants India to be stable..... Hmmmmmmm!
Is Pakistan itself stable?
As long as Hasina in power Bangladesh remain unstable and like her father, she wants a single party authoritarian rule in the country that's why she is eliminating her opponents through various means.