Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said Monday that he is ready to give up his position if his resignation would help solve the country’s security problems.
He made this comment in response to the demands of the opposition for his resignation after the mortal terrorist attack against Jaffar Express.
In statements to the journalists of the House of Parliament, Khawaja Asif acknowledged that he was considered responsible for security failure, but insisted that he was willing to resign if he approached the problem.
The opposition has blamed the attack on a security period and demanded the resignations of the Ministers of Defense, Interior and Information. PTI leader Asad Qaiser criticized Asif, accusing him of diverting his political rivals instead of accepting responsibility.
During a national assembly session, Asif criticized PTI, stating that although the attack was sentenced worldwide, even by the United Nations and the United States, the founder of the party did not issue a statement about the incident.
In the midst of an increase in terrorist attacks, including the recent kidnapping of Jaffar Express and the growing violence in Baluchistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the main military leadership is ready to inform legislators about the country’s security challenges on March 18, Sunday emerged.
According to the prime minister’s office, the president of the National Assembly convened a meeting of the National Security Committee on Tuesday at 1:30 PM by the Council of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The session in the Chamber will focus on the security situation in the country, with the maximum military leadership by providing comprehensive information on evolving threats.
To the meeting, scheduled to be held in the National Assembly room, will receive the assistance of members of the Cabinet, parliamentary leaders and nominated representatives of all political parties.
Military officers will present an evaluation of internal and external threats in the midst of growing concerns about the recent increase in terrorist activities.
Security concerns have intensified after a series of attacks, particularly in Baluchistan, where the militants recently kidnapped a passenger train and carried out a suicide bombing on a security convoy.
