Bilawal Bhutto clarifies remarks on separatists, says he ‘chose wrong words’

Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addressed a controversy over his recent remarks concerning separatist groups. He clarified his position by stating he had selected his words poorly. According to his explanation, he meant to draw a parallel between the violent tactics of separatist groups and those of proscribed terrorist organizations like the TTP and Majeed Brigade. He further claimed that a new development has seen these groups begin to coordinate their activities, operating from bases across the border with foreign support, a trend he said has increased in recent years.