Talal Chaudhry urges PTI to focus on the issue of ...

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•   Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to address the issue of terrorism alongside its political activities, saying the government has no objection to the party holding a long march or a short march if it also contributes to efforts to eliminate militancy.
• “Hold a long march or a short march; we have no problem with that, but talk about terrorism as well,” the minister said, emphasising that political differences should not prevent cooperation on matters of national security.
• Chaudhry concluded by urging PTI and other political forces to cooperate with the government in tackling terrorism, saying political activity could continue but should not come at the expense of national security.

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Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to address the issue of terrorism alongside its political activities, saying the government has no objection to the party holding a long march or a short march if it also contributes to efforts to eliminate militancy.

Speaking at a press conference in Jaranwala, Chaudhry said the government had not stopped PTI from organising a long march. However, he stressed that political parties must also recognise the growing threat of terrorism and work collectively to counter it.