Advisor to Prime Minister on Interior, Rehman Malik has urged the nation to unite against anti-Pakistan forces who want to destabilise the country's sovereignty and integrity. Talking to VOA he said, "I clearly said that this war is being waged by our enemies. I condemn Saturday's attack and also appeal to the nation to be united against terrorism".
About security situation in Islamabad, Malik said, "Islamabad administration does not allow any truck to enter the city in day time. Whosoever planned it must have known that they can do it after 7 O' clock". "No truck kept on moving on the roads freely and it entered the capital after iftar", he added.
A 600 kg bomb had been placed in the truck, which Rehman called a dumper, was covered by some cotton and bricks. However, a water pump was also seen there according to the eyewitnesses and such dumpers move on Islamabad roads on routine.
To a question, he said that there might be more than one bomber. Although, with the government's efforts, suicide bombing has been reduced by 98 per cent by adopting positive strategies. But there is need to further expedite efforts to counter such heinous attacks, Malik said. Regarding South Waziristan, he said two of the six arrested bombers have given open confession in courts.
Besides, "We have nine handlers behind the bars. All of them have links with Waziristan. We will welcome them if they lay down the arms", he said. However, if they continue militant activities, the operation against them will continue, he said.
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