#Imran khan interview tv#

Responding to a question, the prime minister stated that the country's nuclear programme is only for self-defence.

The comments from the Pakistani premier came amid the commencement of the withdrawal of foreign troops, which will be completed by September, while the peace process is facing hurdles due to disputes among the Afghan leaders. 'Before leaving Afghanistan, the US must find a political solution.' PM Imran Khan said: 'We only want peace and don't want to be part of any confrontation.' We have given sacrifices more than anybody else in this war.' He noted that his country is currently hosting three million Afghan refugees. 'Over 70,000 Pakistanis embraced martyrdom due to US-Afghan war. He said that Pakistan has suffered the most due to the war against terrorism. вЂњThereвЂ™s no way we're going to allow any bases or any sort of action from Pakistani territory into Afghanistan. The interview was aired on Monday, June 21 at 3:00 am PST and was conducted byВ Jonathan Swan of HBO Axios.Дuring the interview, the premier also shed light on the issue of givingВ Pakistani military bases to the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and said that it will 'absolutely not' allow this to happen.

#Imran khan interview tv#

The Information Ministry has been instructed to take up the matter with the American TV channel. Sources further said that HBO Axois' decision to censor the premier's comments qualify as restricted freedom of expression. However, the comments were not aired.ДЇollowing the episode of censorship, the Government of Pakistan has sought an explanation from the American TV channel regarding the matter. In the interview, the prime minister expressed his views on India's Hindutva ideology. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has asked American TV channel HBO Axios to explain why it censored Prime Minister Imran Khan's interview, The News reported Wednesday, citing a private news channel. Per sources, govt says censoring the comments qualifies as 'restricted freedom of expression.'.The comments pertained to India's Hindutva ideology which was not aired.Pakistan government demands HBO Axios provides an explanation as to why it censored PM Imran Khan's interview.