Pakistan’s non-inclusion in UNSC a major diplomatic failure: Mustaf Nawaz Khokhar

Islamabad: Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar while commenting on Pakistan’s non-inclusion in United Nation Security Council meeting on Afghanistan said the government claims to have vital stake in Afghan peace process, yet not being allowed to present its position in the Security Council is a major diplomatic failure of the current government.

“The ‘strategic depth’ and behind-the-scenes support of the Taliban has isolated Pakistan at the UN and amongst the comity of nations,” he said.

Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar slammed federal government in his statement and said, “Today, Pakistan’s introduction to the world is that of a country which supports the Taliban and allies itself with a regressive force. Policies framed behind closed doors have put Pakistan in a dangerous and isolated position. An important UNSC meeting was held without Pakistan. Word is that National Security Adviser Moeed Yousuf’s visit to the United States of America was also a failure.”

“We should dread the eventuality of sanctions being imposed on Pakistan for supporting the Taliban! Have we forgotten the history of sanctions like Pressler Amendment? Questioned Senator Khokhar

“Gravity of the situation demands that the government and the military leadership take the parliament in confidence giving them the true picture of the challenges that lie ahead”, stated Senator Khokhar.