Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Planning, accused “a political party” on Wednesday of spreading misinformation about Pakistan-China relations over the past few days, claiming that a smear campaign was underway to sabotage the strong ties between two time-tested friends.
“Trolling is being used to put pressure on critics, subjecting them to harassment,” Iqbal said addressing a press conference in Lahore.
“While differences exist between the government and opposition, state institutions should not be targeted. Weakening these institutions jeopardises the stability of the state.”
The minister pointed out that for the first time, Pakistan and China were advancing their relations in the space sector.
“China’s participation will elevate the space programme to new heights. China has expressed readiness to enhance CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) at an upgraded level,” he reiterated.
He said that a state’s policy was not determined by random articles.
