Pakistan expresses reservations over UK policy towards Baloch leaders, Altaf

ISLAMABAD: National Security Adviser Lt. Gen (retd) Nasser Khan Janjua on Tuesday expressed reservations over the British government's policies towards Altaf Hussain and Baloch separatists , saying UK unfortunately, is preferring individuals over state relationship. 

According to a statement, he was talking to a seven member British Parliamentary delegation which also broached the subject of  Altaf Hussain, relationship with India, Kashmir dispute and India’s threat to stop water for Pakistan.

"In addition to Mr. Altaf Hussain, NSA mentioned of some Baloch Leaders who find their safe abode in UK," the statement noted.

The delegation discussed with him  regional and global issues significant for both Pakistan and UK and exchanged views on matters pertaining to further enhancing bilateral cooperation.

Referring to India, the Adviser explained how the fragile security architecture of the region is fast becoming under stress and has started to suffer of serious imbalance.

He also urged UK to have a balanced regional approach as the imbalance in the region is becoming critical which needs to be retrieved and restored immediately. Janjua also apprised the delegates of a greater and brighter future which Pakistan holds by providing largest geo-strategic connectivity to the world.

The members of delegation sought the opinion of National Security Adviser on many serious issues and challenges faced both by UK and Pakistan. NSA briefed them at length about the rise of extreme thought, extremism, conflict in Muslim world, rise of Daish, resilience and sacrifices of Pakistani nation, seeking closure of overall conflictual situations in the region and world, control and restraints of social media to curb spread of extremism and implementation of NAP.

The members of delegation also appreciated the resilience of Pakistani nation against terrorism and urged a desire to strengthen and diversify relations with Pakistan to face the challenges of future together.