Speaking to the media outside Parliament House in Islamabad, the interior minister said that those foreigners who were staying in Pakistan illegally and those with expired visas were being deported. He said that Pakistan was a sovereign state and the government will not allow people arriving on visit visas to work in the country.
Earlier, it had been reported that between 35 -40 people had been picked up by intelligence agencies across Pakistan for facilitating the CIA for the May 2 US raid that resulted in Osama bin Laden being killed in his Abbottabad compound.
Malik said that the intelligence agencies were serving the country and should not be criticised.
Govt to accept SC verdict on Saleem Shahzad commission
Malik said the government will respect the Supreme Court’s verdict on the investigation commission being formed to probe journalist Saleem Shahzad’s murder.
Rehman Malik also said that only the situation of Kati Phari area of the city is still tense.
While talking with media the minister said that those involved in Karachi unrest will be arrested and punished.
Criticizing negative role of media, he said the media should portray our brave soldiers as heroes.
At least 48 security personnel have been killed in last 5 months, he said.
He praised Dr Zulfiqar Mirza, saying he is a brave man and I respect him.
Replying a question on the Sarfraz killing case, Malik said the verdict of the Supreme Court will be obeyed.
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