PM Terms Mullah Fazlullah's Death Significant In Fight Against Terrorism

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Jun, 2018 ) :Prime Minister Justice (retired) Nasir ul Mulk Friday termed the death of Mullah Fazlullah of terrorist outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a significant development in the fight against terrorism.

The prime minister was talking to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, who phoned him to confirm the death of Mullah Fazlullah who posed a threat to Pakistan's security, PM Office media wing in a press statement said.

The prime minister thanked the Afghan president and said finally action had been taken against an enemy of the people and state of Pakistan. The news would be received throughout Pakistan with relief as Pakistanis had borne the brunt of TPP's terrorist actions, he added.

Mullah Fazlullah as head of TTP continued to coordinate terrorists actions against Pakistan while using Afghan territory.

He was also responsible for the Army Public school attack in Peshawar in which many young innocent lives were lost.

President Ghani's confirmation of Mullah Fazlullah's killing underscored the importance of dealing with terrorists that threaten security of both the countries.

President Ghani also informed the prime minister about positive developments following the recent ceasefire announcement, which would help pave the way for the Afghan peace process to consolidate.

The prime minister assured the Afghan president of support to facilitate Afghan peace efforts that should remain Afghan-owned and Afghan-led.

The two leaders exchanged Eid greetings and best wishes for the people of the two countries.