Pak security agencies enter Al-Qaeda network, says minister
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Islamabad, Aug 10, IRNA - Pakistan`s Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that security agencies have entered into Al-Qaeda`s network. Talking to newsmen after the inauguration of Panting Exhibition here at a local Hotel in Rawalpindi on Monday, he said, "We have arrested Al-Qaeda members wanted to Pakistan and if we were able to arrest more, we would completely root out its network" He said that the attacks in Pakistan were the reaction to that arrests. To a question, he said that media was wrongly propagating about the hand over of Ahmed Khalfan Gillani. "Ahmed Khalfan is in the hands of security agencies in Pakistan and has not been handed over to USA." Sheikh Rashid denied any military operation in Balochistan, however he added that those involved "in attack and run" would not escape. "Three cantonments are being established in Gwadar as it is the soil of Pakistan and the Deep Sea Port is a corridor for economic revolution." He said that some "hidden" enemies are trying to sabotage the investment in Gwadar. To another question, the official said that political dialogue to resolve the issue in tribal area is underway, while the Pak Army would remain there. "If any body holds the gun, befitting reply will be given to them," he added. TK/TSH/1771
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