AVA - Pakistani Politician: Islamic Emirate is theoretically recognized

Pakistan’s Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam political party chief, has called on the international community to recognize the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA).

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA)_Monitoring, In an interview with RTA that was broadcast late Saturday, the Pakistani politician said that the Islamic Emirate is theoretically recognized as there are various embassies in Kabul and Afghan ambassadors have been deployed to a few countries.

“When the embassies are operating and there is business and the world is ready to invest in Afghanistan and come here and engage, why don’t they announce that one thing,” he said.

When asked why Pakistan is not doing this, Fazl-ur-Rehman replied: “Pakistan is also dependent on the world. Pakistan also wants to move in step with the world. A unilateral decision may cause problems. It considers its interests.”

Pointing out that there is a misunderstanding between the two sides, the Pakistani politician said: “If I am to blame or you, we will sit face to face and solve the issues.”

Regarding the issue of expelling Afghan refugees from Pakistan, Fazl-ur-Rehman said that the two countries should jointly determine a schedule.

“Returning to the homeland is not a sin. Undoubtedly, injustices have been committed and I have condemned them. My people and I look at them (refugees) as guests,” he said.

Fazl-ur-Rehman visited Kabul last week and met the officials of the Islamic Emirate in a bid to reduce the tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan over security issues.