Quoted in Geo News
Ahsan Iqbal is a Federal Minister for Planning in Pakistan.
On Wednesday, he accused a ‘political party’ of spreading misinformation about Pakistan-China relations over the past few days. He stated that PTI Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf or any other political party would not be allowed to spread misinformation against the state’s diplomatic relations and policies.
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In a Press conference at Lahore, he stated that
“Trolling is being used to put pressure on critics, subjecting them to harassment,”
“While differences exist between the government and opposition, state institutions should not be targeted. Weakening these institutions jeopardises the stability of the state.”
He claims the smear drive aims to dent Pak-China ties.
“China’s participation will elevate the space programme to new heights. China has expressed readiness to enhance CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) at an upgraded level,” he stated
“Articles are written and published worldwide, but no country or state formulates policy based on them. Policy decisions are made through negotiations between governments.”
“After hearing joint statements, only a fool would claim that relations are deteriorating. Relations with China have improved after recent engagements.”
