Says negotiations are the first priority, but the government will pursue those who don't negotiate. PHOTO: INP
Nisar was speaking to the media at Punjab House in Islamabad about the government's stance on its war on terror.
He said the federal government will ensure that negotiations are bound by the country's constitution and keep national interests as the central concern, but those who do not respond favourably to the offer for talks will be pursued and severely dealt with.
Commenting on the ongoing treason trial of Pervez Musharraf, the minister said the Saudi Foreign Minister Saud Al Faisal never discussed Musharraf in his meeting with the Pakistani Prime Minister and that the Musharraf's name will not be excluded from the Exit Control List.
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Fed up with this man. Mian Sahib, please kick out this man.
I've been a supporter of peace talks, but since this incompetent government can't do anything, can we please move forward now??? It has been 8 months since this party is in power, they haven't managed to bring a halt to drones, neither to suicide attacks, and the karachi operation has just turned out to be a money-making opportunity for politicians, rangers and the police. 'Peace talks, peace talks, peace talks!!!' Stop saying that you incompetent loosers, so much for this 'experienced family limited' party. These people are proving out be horrible beyond imagination. The current PM has to realise now that he is in power, he and his ministers still acts like they're in opposition. It's befuddling. Allah bless my Pakistan, my people. Ameen!
After your conspicuous silence on recent killings you have lost whatever little crdebility you had. A senior police office and young school boy who both sacrifiecd their lives for our national honour and safety of some of us people with your character have lost any reason to be in our public life, shame on you sir, Mr Minister for absurd statements.
Soldiers should not lay lives for the ungrateful politicians, unfair judiciary and ever critical Media. In such environments nothing will succeed unless they are removed from influencing the situation
Stop begging for talks and listen to militants. They have already said big NO.
You cannot fight and you will never fight. War is not a business of cowards.