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| Terrorists turning to cities after failing in Swat: Malik |
| 2010-06-25 |
| [Dawn] Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Thursday said that terrorists were turning to Punjab, Potohar Region, Karachi and Sindh after failing in Swat and the Fata region. While addressing the National Assembly session, Malik said that the peace and security condition in the country had improved during the last two-and-half years. He claimed that three groups were involved in terror activities along with Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Malik said that in 90 per cent cases of terror attacks that happened, intelligence reports were provided to the provincial governments prior to the attacks. Meanwhile talking to media at the Parliament House, the minister said that role of Pakistan, India and Afghanistan was important for sustainable peace and security of the region. An agenda has been prepared for negotiation with the Indian home minister and detailed discussion with an open mind will be held on all the issues, he added. |
| Posted by:Fred |