(APP): Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Defence Nisar Memon Wednesday expressed great concern over deployment of 10,000 Indian soldiers in Afghanistan. "Their deployment is questionable as there are reports that these soldiers are being deployed near the border area," he said addressing a press conference. He observed that foreign hands are involved in act of terrorism in Pakistan who are also igniting sectarianism to destabilize the country. Those providing logistic support to Pakistan are also attacking innocent people inside the country while violating the international laws as well as country's sovereignty. He urged the government to take measures and utilize all available resources against terrorism and respond in befitting manner to cross border violators.
He said Pakistan is facing socio-economic challenges like power crisis, inflation, price-hike, increase in electricity and petroleum products. It needs to take more effective measures to overcome these challenges, he added.
The senator criticised the in-camera session of the parliament, saying it would create distance among the people and the elected representatives.
To a question Memon said President Asif Ali Zardari's visit to China will strengthen Sino-Pak relationship. Regarding Kashmir issue, he said "We support Pak-India dialogue but both sides should avoid controversial statements." He urged the government to ensure supremacy of parliament, freedom of judiciary and media for socio-economic development of the country.