Strongly favouring the dismantling of terror networks in Pakistan, former prime minister Banazir Bhutto on Sunday hoped that New Delhi and Islamabad could reach a "peace treaty" for building common future for the people of two countries.
As she prepares to return the home country in next few weeks after being in exile for over eight years, Bhutto said it was in Pakistan's own interest and regional security to dismantle the terrorist networks and militant cells.
She voiced concern over the increased pro-Taliban activities in Pakistan and observed that certain areas of the country no longer seem to be under the authority of the constitution or law of the land.
Pro-Taliban elements have asserted their autonomy and are attacking NATO troops in nearby Afghanistan, she said.
"Similarly, militants had attacked the Indian Parliament," she told Times Now news channel.
"In our 60th years of independence, India and Pakistan can embark on building hope for all the people through a common future, through a peace treaty," she said.
Bhutto said she was planning to return to Pakistan in the next few weeks to work for "a moderate, a democratic Pakistan that is free from threat of terrorism and which can address the basic needs of its people".
"I look forward if the people of Pakistan honour me with the election to working with both my neighbours in Afghanistan and in India," she said.
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