Pak Defense Minister Slams Attributing Terrorism to Religion at Munich Security Conference
"Terrorism is not synonymous to any religion. Terrorists aren’t Christians or Muslims or Buddhists or Hindus. They are terrorists, they are criminals,” said Asif while addressing the audience.
In a panel discussion on countering extremism and terrorism, the minister said more than ninety percent of individuals killed by terrorists are Muslims.
"I have heard the term "Islamic terrorism” maybe a dozen times since morning. (US) President Trump uses it frequently and this is fueling Islamophobia because terrorism is being branded as Islamic terrorism.”
Harshly criticizing the United States’ policies, Asif said Pakistan is determined to fight terrorism: "Let me assure the world community that Pakistan is a frontline state in this war and it will continue to fulfill its obligations to its own people and the international community but if the West’s policies are going to be isolationist or exclusive it won’t help the fight against terrorism, only fuel it.”
Source: Geo.tv
