Pakistan won't let Nato, allied forces to expand operation: foreign office

Pakistan will not let Nato and allied forces to expand their operation in its territory as Pak military is fully capable of carrying out operation against extremists and militants. This was loud and clear message given by Foreign Office Spokesman Abdul Basit in its weekly press briefing to media persons on Thursday.
He reiterated the government's stance that Nato or ISAF had the mandate to operate only in Afghanistan. "Our armed forces are fully capable of carrying out military operation against terrorist organisations and no foreign army will be allowed to surpass their mandate", he said. Military was deployed in North Waziristan and timing of military operation would be decided by Pakistan government.
Referring to the statements given by prime ministers of France, German and UK, he said their stance against terrorism was very clear. He emphasised international community to come forward and cooperate with the government in eradicating the menace of terrorism and its network.
Spokesman contended that the missing text relating to Occupied Jammu and Kashmir conflict in Pak-China joint declaration accounted at the end of recent visit of Chinese prime minister did not conclude that China do not support Pakistan for a peaceful solution of the core issue between India and Pakistan. He said China always support Pakistan on Kashmir issue and repeatedly expressed its desire for an amicable and peaceful solution of the issue.
He disagreed with the statement given by Indian government and said his government want to resolve all the conflicts between two countries in composite dialogue. "Indian held Kashmir is the core issue and we can't see progress in the relationship of two countries without resolving the conflict", he said.
He said India had not yet informed government of Pakistan pertaining to Samjota Express investigations. He said Pakistan was ready for resumption of dialogue with India but later is avoiding talks. Responding to a question that US ambassador to Pakistan had raised concern on Pak-China civil nuclear deal, he said that civil nuclear co-operation with China is in line with the International Atomic Energy Agency's guidelines. Pakistan is following all international obligations in this regard.
"US administration very well know our position and do not expect that US would complicate this matter", he explained. Reacting to the recent statement of Iranian leadership on cross border terrorism, spokesman said both countries had cordial and friendly relations. "There is an existing mechanism to resolve all kind of issues including terrorism", he said.