(2015-09-04) [This is a rush transcript. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.] There are no Opening Remarks The Floor is now open for Questions Question The Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Sartaj Aziz, is in Kabul today for meetings with the Afghan side. Today, media has widely reported that he is taking a two-point agenda to Afghanistan: one, a formal demand to the Afghan government for shunning anti-Pakistan propaganda at the government and public levels; and second, to persuade the Afghan government to continue with the peace and reconciliation process. My question on both these accounts is whether this is correct as reported by the media? And secondly, why do we need to convince the Afghans or prevail upon them to pursue peace and reconciliation process? (Shaukat Paracha- Aaj TV) Answer On the sidelines of RECCA-6 meeting in Kabul today, the Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Sartaj Aziz, will be meeting the President, Foreign Minister and National Security Adviser of Afghanistan. During these meetings he will convey the following: (i) Good wishes from the people and the leadership of Pakistan to the people and the leadership of Afghanistan; (ii) Pakistan's commitment to maintaining friendly, brotherly and good neighbourly relations with Afghanistan; (iii) Need to stop anti-Pakistan campaign that has been visible for some time now at various levels in Afghanistan, as it was counterproductive and did not serve the best interests of the peoples of the two countries; (iv) Pakistan's concerns relating to security of its Embassy personnel under the prevailing charged anti-Pakistan atmosphere in Afghanistan; and (iv) Pakistan's commitment to facilitating an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process. As to your second question, Pakistan, as you know, is committed to promoting peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan because we believe that peace in Afghanistan is in the interest of both the countries as well as the entire region. However, we have also said that further steps have to be decided by the Afghans themselves. We remain ready to facilitate. Question President Obama's National Security Adviser, Dr. Susan Rice, recently visited Pakistan. During her visit, she pressed Pakistan to do more against the Haqqani Network. My question is why the Americans are still demanding Pakistan to do more? Personally, I believe that she has beaten Ms. Condoleezza Rice in making the same demand in the past. (Muddasar - Khyber News) Answer I will not respond to your comment about the two. However, let me emphasize that during the recent visit by the US National Security Adviser Dr. Susan Rice to Pakistan, a broad range of areas of Pakistan-US cooperation were discussed between the two sides. This included discussion on issues related to the ongoing bilateral cooperation in various areas including economy, trade, energy, defence, security and counter-terrorism. Let me add that both sides wish to further strengthen their partnership. The Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Mr. Sartaz Aziz had given a detailed response to a question regarding Haqqani network during his joint press conference with the Foreign Minister of Germany a few days ago. I do not wish to repeat it. However, let me reiterate that operation Zarb-e-Azb has met with resounding success. We have taken action against all terrorists under the operation. For Pakistan, there are no good or bad terrorists. Question Is it correct, as reported by some Pakistani newspapers today, that senior military officials are accompanying Adviser to Kabul to brief the Afghan leadership on the success of Zarb-e-Azb? (Qasim Nauman- Wall Street Journal) Answer Yes, some military officials are also part of the delegation. During Adviser's meetings with the leadership of Afghanistan, all issues of mutual interest and concern will be discussed by the two sides. As far as success of the operation Zarb-e-Azb is concerned, we have been talking about it at various forums. We have also been sharing the impact of the operation with the Afghan side during bilateral meetings. Question According to certain reports, there are around 26,000 Pakistani refugees from North Waziristan who are residing in Barmal district of Afghanistan under precarious conditions with no access to health or educational facilities. My question is will Pakistan bring them back because they are living under difficult conditions? (Zarghoon Shah- Geo TV) Answer I will have to check on this. We will come back to you after verifying the reports. Question Can you please confirm if the meeting between DG Rangers and DG Indian BSF is taking place this month as there are reports from India that the meeting is not likely to be held due to recent tensions? (Waqas Rafique- Capital TV) Answer As far as I know, the meeting will take place as scheduled. Question There have been some media reports that Libya has banned, among others, Pakistanis from entering Libya. Can you please confirm? Has the Foreign Ministry taken up this matter with Libya?(Majid- News One)) Answer I have seen media reports about the ban. However, our Mission in Tripoli has not reported anything in this regard. We will seek clarification of the report from our Mission. Question How much money has been spent on operation Zarb-e Azb and who has paid it? What is the progress on reimbursement of Coalition Support Fund (CSF) to Pakistan? (Anwar Abbas- Waqt News) Answer So far, an amount equivalent to US$ 1.9 billion has been spent on the operation Zarb-e-Azb and return of Temporarily Dislocated Persons. You would be pleased to know that this amount has been spent from Pakistan's own resources. You have rightly said that CSF is reimbursement of expenditure incurred by Pakistan. In the particular case that you have referred to, it relates to reimbursement of expenditure incurred by Pakistan before the commencement of operation Zarb-e-Azb. The issue of reimbursement is being discussed with the US side.