India should know Two-Nation Theory is still alive: Ahsan Iqbal on 53rd anniversary of fall of Dhaka

Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal reflected on December 16 as a significant date in Pakistan's history, marking two major tragedies, the 2014 Army Public School (APS) attack and the 1971 separation of East Pakistan.

Taking to X, Ahsan Iqbal shared his thoughts while on an important visit to China for engagements related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Despite his commitments, he emphasised the heavy significance of December 16 for the nation.

Expressing condolences to the families of the APS victims, he said the tragic terrorist attack in Peshawar “shook the entire nation.”

He further noted that then-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif united the country’s political and military leadership in the aftermath of the attack.

“Together, we formulated a National Action Plan and crushed the head of terrorism,” he stated.

Iqbal stressed that with terrorism reemerging, the nation must revive the same collective spirit, warning that Pakistan cannot afford another major tragedy.

On the 1971 fall of East Pakistan, he remarked, “Today marks the tragedy of the fall of Dhaka. We must learn from the past. However, the India that divided Pakistan and claimed the two-nation theory was buried should take note that the two-nation theory is still alive.”