Durrani wants probe into ‘US arms supply to terrorists’ in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister and senior politician Muhammad Ali Durrani has expressed grave concerns over trafficking of the latest American weapons and stressed investigation into their supply to terrorists, killing innocent people in Pakistan.

"From where the terrorists fighting against Pakistan are getting the latest American weapons," Durrani questioned in a statement issued on Sunday. 

Former senator Durrani said it was imperative to undertake these investigations to root out terrorists and eliminate the scourge of terrorism. He said the USA should assist Pakistan with cutting-edge technology, which was in the interest of both the US and global security.

“The possibility of another 9/11 cannot be ruled out if the supply of the latest weapons to terrorists is not curtailed,” Durrani urged. "A new war is being orchestrated against Pakistan through the latest American arms,” he said. In such circumstances, he said, the US should support Pakistan with the latest technology in the war against terrorism. “It is in the interest of the US to play a role for peace in the region,” he said.

Durrani said that American weapons and technology were being used against Palestinians by Israel and against Pakistan by terrorists. "The presence of such weaponry and technology among terrorists raises numerous questions that cannot be ignored," he added.

Former federal minister said the responsibility lies with the United Nations and especially with the United States to prevent the supply of new technology and weapons to terrorists and terrorist organizations. "The goal of terrorists, be they state or non-state actors, is to sow chaos, posing a threat to the safety and security of the world," Durrani said.

He said that Pakistan armed forces and the nation defeated terrorism with their unparalleled bravery and sacrifices and “all political parties, institutions and masses will have to stay united and move forward with a comprehensive and robust plan of action.” Durrani said Pakistani nation and armed forces would once again defeat terrorists, who were using American weapons and technology. “Strong defence and robust democracy are the guarantees of Pakistan's integrity and security,” Durrani concluded.