Times of Islamabad

NAP: Pakistani agencies arrest at least 44 members of banned groups

NAP: Pakistani agencies arrest at least 44 members of banned groups

ISLAMABAD – Minister of State for Interior Shehryar Khan Afridi saysPakistan’s land will not be used against anyone or any country and it willnot allow others to intervene into our affairs.

Addressing a news conference along with Secretary Interior in Islamabad onTuesday, he said actions are being taken against all proscribed outfitswithout any discrimination.

The Minister said rule of law will be implemented in New Pakistan.

Replying to a question, he said 44 persons belonging to bannedorganizations have been taken into custody. The arrested persons alsoinclude Mufti Abdur Rauf and Hammad Azhar.

He told a questioner that Pakistan is acting against the banned groups inits own interest and there is no external pressure whatsoever on thecountry.

The Minister said actions under National Action Plan will continue. Hesaid progress on NAP will be reviewed after every fortnight.