PM Shehbaz urges Afghanistan to eliminate safe havens of terrorists 

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has requested Afghanistan to take instant action against terrorist activities and the organisations operating within the country’s territory, especially Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reported 24 NewsHD TV Channel. 

Speaking to the media during his visit to Avenfield House London, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of Afghanistan adhering to the Doha Agreement. Shehbaz Sharif also met former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif there.  He repeated that Afghanistan should not be used for terrorist activities aimed at Pakistan.

Prime Minister stated that Afghanistan is our brother and neighbor, and he emphasised the need for peaceful bonding between both countries. Shehbaz Sharif urged the Afghan temporary government to control groups who are causing terrorist activities and stop their actions from Afghan land. Shehbaz Sharif mentioned the sacrifices of the armed forces, law enforcement agencies, and police of Pakistan in fighting terrorism, affirming that their efforts will not go useless.

During the media meeting, the Prime Minister also echoed his fruitful visit to Belarus. He announced plans to support Belarusian skills in agriculture. He also mentioned that 150,000 Pakistani skilled workers would be sent to Belarus on merit. He revealed his commitment to building a fortunate Pakistan through combined efforts and hard work.

Additionally, Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated a significant initiative, ‘The Overseas Pakistanis Convention,’ to address the concerns of the exiled. He recognized their aid to Pakistan’s economy through remittances and assured them that their legitimate demands would be addressed.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said on Sunday that his Belarus visit was successful. Speaking to the media after reaching Avenfield House in London, the premier said Pakistan will take advantage of the expertise of Belarus in the field of agriculture.

Talking about menace of terrorism, PM Shehbaz said the sacrifices rendered by the masses, the Pakistan Army, and law enforcement agencies (LEAs) will not go in vain. 

He said that banned TTP and other terrorist organisations operate from Afghanistan. "Pakistan will definitely steer towards its destination by developing and prospering," PM Shehbaz added. The Prime Minister said the menace of terrorism is devastating for all regional countries. Shehbaz Sharif said the Iranian government, after immediately arresting the accused, should mete out just punishment to them and bring before public reasons for this cruel act.

He directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to contact with the families of the deceased Pakistanis and Pakistan's embassy in Iran for the safe return of their dead bodies. Meanwhile, PM Shehbaz and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held a meeting in London.