President: (India playing spoiler’s role in region: Dr Arif Alvi)

ISLAMABAD:President Dr Arif Alvi has said that he is discharging his duties as enshrined in the constitution of Pakistan.

 

In a private TV programme, he said holding a dialogue with the opposition parties is a prerogative of the Prime Minister. The President said Prime Minister takes decision on political issues as per his political acumen.

 

To a question, the President said India is playing a spoiler’s role in the region including in Afghanistan.

 

He said India has hegemonic designs in the region as it has started skirmishes with China. He said a stable and peaceful Afghanistan is must for Pakistan and the region.