Islamabad (Pakistan News) — Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has responded to the ongoing protests in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, saying that action is being taken against the elements allegedly involved behind the demonstrations.
Khawaja Asif said that he is grateful to the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir; however, he claimed that elements with Indian support are present behind the protests and are operating from within the country.
The Defence Minister said that some of the words used during the protests could not be spoken by any patriotic Pakistani, regardless of their region or ethnicity.
He said that criticism or statements made against him do not affect him, while state institutions are taking steps to deal with the situation.