Minister of Information promises actions against banned equipment, highlights the recovery of the economy and triumphs in foreign policy
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar holds a press conference on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Friday said Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is an enemy of the state and vowed that the government will pursue the banned group until its complete elimination.
In a press conference, Tarar alleged that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had brought in and sheltered terrorists, claiming that PTI leaders referred to militants as “martyrs” without ever expressing support for fallen Pakistani soldiers.
He said PTI leaders hesitate when asked to speak against the banned TTP, questioning why the party avoids condemning the Taliban. “The political wing of the agitation movement is behind the terrorism that the nation is suffering today,” he said.
Economic performance
Highlighting economic indicators, Tarar said the country was brought back from the brink of default, warning that default would have had catastrophic consequences. He said Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves are increasing and the stock market is posting record gains, reflecting growing investor confidence.
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The minister pointed out that remittances worth 3.6 billion dollars were recorded in December alone.
Tarar said the prime minister’s foreign visits have resulted in tangible economic gains, including Malaysia’s expressed interest in importing halal meat and rice from Pakistan. He added that international flights have resumed and several countries have shown interest in cooperating with Pakistan in trade and defense.
He cited defense agreements with Saudi Arabia, an existing policy framework and trade progress with Malaysia as important achievements, adding that Pakistan’s passport is now respected internationally.
Diplomatic and security perspectives
The information minister said Pakistan had faced diplomatic isolation during the PTI rule, but is now recording diplomatic successes. Overseas Pakistanis, he added, are increasingly proud to invest in the country, in contrast to the PTI’s earlier calls to discourage remittances.
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Tarar also credited the Pakistan Armed Forces, under the leadership of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, for achieving decisive success against a larger enemy and safeguarding national interests.
Provincial governance
On provincial governance, Tarar said claims about development in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) were misleading and claimed that the province’s 12-year-old government has failed to deliver. He alleged that both the health and educational sectors in the province are in a state of decline.
He said development in Punjab is evident while projects are underway in Sindh and Balochistan, adding that progress is visible across the country except KP.
