Asif terms claims on IS presence exaggeration

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AFP
Asif terms claims on IS presence exaggeration
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister said on Friday denied presence of Islamic State (IS) in Pakistan.

He termed all the claims about the presence of IS on the basis of wall chalking were nothing but mere exaggeration.

Speaking to media outside the parliament house, he said that al-Qaeda, IS and the Taliban were different brands made of same material.

He said that Pakistan's security apparatus was fully prepared to cope with the emerging threats of terrorism.