ISLAMABAD - Foreign Office spokesperson yesterday said it was too early to draw conclusions regarding who was behind the deadly attack on Bacha Khan University in Charsadda.
“Investigations into the incident are underway. We should wait for completion of the investigations, before reaching any conclusion,” said Qazi Khalilullah during the weekly press briefing on Thursday.
He said that investigation will complete soon and Pakistan will take action against terrorists and their facilitators involved in attack on the Bacha Khan University in the light of complete investigation.
He said the terror attack has further strengthened resolve of the nation for elimination of terrorism from the country.
The spokesperson said Pakistan maintains contacts with the Afghan government at various levels to find a solution to different issues related to the security.
He said Pakistan desires peace in Afghanistan and the recent Heart of Asia conference in Islamabad was a big step in that direction.
He said meetings of four-nation group on Afghanistan will continue and all issues related to the reconciliation process involving the Afghan government and Taliban will be resolved within its framework.
To a question, the spokesperson said Daesh does not have organised presence in Pakistan.
To a question, Qazi Khalilullah said foreign-secretary level talks between Pakistan and India are going to be held in near future and both sides are in touch on that count.
Replying to a question, Qazi Khalilullah said there is positive response from both Saudi Arabia and Iran to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s initiative to defuse tension between the two countries.
He explained Pakistan is in touch with the two countries for the appointment of focal persons to advance process for easing tension.
He said Pakistan welcomes implementation of nuclear deal between Iran and six major world powers.
He said lifting of sanctions on Iran will help Pakistan promote economic and trade relations with Iran.
To a question, the foreign office spokesman said Pakistan and the United States share objectives for peace and stability in the region as the two countries enjoy good relations and have long standing cooperation in various fields. He said the government is in touch with the US authorities on several issues including Coalition Support Fund.
To another question, Qazi Khalilullah said construction of north-south gas pipeline project is on top of the agenda of the petroleum minister during his visit to Russia.
At the outset of the briefing, fateha was offered for the martyred of the Bacha Khan University.