Talal criticises PTI for politicising terrorist attack on Jaffar Express

Pakistan
He said that all political parties and the nation are standing firmly with the security forces.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Friday criticized Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for politicising recent terrorist attack on Jaffar Express train in Balochistan.
Speaking to a private news channel, Talal Chaudhry said that the PTI made the attack on Jaffar Express a topic of politics whereas it was a moment of concern for the entire Pakistani nation.
He said that the Federal government is committed to eradicating terrorism through determination and provincial collaboration. He emphasized that defeating terrorism requires treating it as a national duty, not just the effort of a single party.
He added the government will convene an APC to unite political leaders in support of security forces against terrorism. He further said that all political parties and the nation are standing firmly with the security forces.
Those challenging the state's authority will be dealt firmly, and their malicious intentions will be crushed, he stated.
The minister said that the threat posed by terrorist organisations seeking to destabilise Pakistan through foreign funding. He urged all political forces to unite in support of security forces to counter this threat.
He also urged the international community to recognise Pakistan's efforts in combating terrorism, with the country serving as a frontline state in the global fight against terror.