ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi says some members of the Balochistan Assembly complained to him during his visit to Quetta that they were under “pressure” to support the no-confidence motion against Nawab Sanaullah Zehri as the chief minister.

“They also received phone calls from unknown numbers in which they were urged to change loyalty,” he told a TV channel. “I have ordered an inquiry into it.”

Abbasi said what has happened in Balochistan was not good for democracy. Now it is up to those who got rid of Zehri to elect their chief minister, he said.

He said Islamabad has fought the war on terror with its own resources and there are no safe havens for any terrorist outfit in Pakistan. “The government has taken a clear and unanimous stance over the US leadership’s statements, which has been appreciated and acknowledged by the world.”

The premier reiterated that there are no attacks taking place from Pakistan on Afghanistan soil. He said Pakistan has deployed about 250,000 troops on its western border and completely dismantled all hideouts of terrorists.

Abbasi categorically stated that the government will complete its term so that democratic process could move forward. He called upon all political parties to demonstrate their sincerity to Pakistan by adhering to the democratic system. He said holding sit-ins and sowing seeds of unrest in the society will only undermine Pakistan.

He urged all parties to concentrate on the general elections to be held this year.