Qureshi terms Indian army chief's remarks to make Pakistan secular state 'illogical'
Foreign minister rejected Rawat's statement, saying that ?ideology of Pakistan cannot be changed.
MULTAN (Dunya News) – Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Saturday has termed the remarks of Indian Army Chief Bipin Rawat regarding turning Pakistan into a secular state as illogical.
Talking to media in Multan, the foreign minister rejected General Rawat’s statement, saying that the ideology of Pakistan cannot be changed at any cost. Opening of Kartarpur corridor may improve Pakistan and India relations, he added.
He said we took this initiative without any outside pressure to fulfill the desire of Sikh community so they can easily visit their holy places in Pakistan.
Responding to a question about formation of a new province in southern Punjab, the Minister said the ruling party does not have two-third majority for constitutional amendment and they will seek opposition parties support for it.
He, however, said steps are being taken to create a balance between southern and other parts of the province and a separate development budget will be allocated for southern Punjab from next year.
On Friday, Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said that Pakistan has to develop as a secular state if it wants to enjoy good ties with India.
Responding to Prime Minister Imran Khan’s statement regarding peace and dialogue between the two countries, General Rawat said that its Pakistan’s turn to show practical action against terrorism.
While ignoring worst behavior with the Kashmiris and minorities in India, the army chief asked Pakistan to take steps for secularism.
