Arrest of Pakistani nationals in UK: Pakistan pledges support to British government

12 Apr, 2009

The government of Pakistan has assured the British government of all kind of support and co-operation in case of evidence was found involving of Pakistani nationals in any criminal activity. Foreign office spokesman, Abdul Basit, said this here on Saturday.
He was commenting on the arrest of certain Pakistan nationals in the UK, saying that the British government had contacted Islamabad at the highest level and it has been assured of Pakistans co-operation in case evidence was found of their involvement in any criminal activity.
The spokesman said the media reports indicated confusion as there appeared to be precipitate police action on account of certain intelligence information. The Pakistan High Commission in London had been instructed to obtain precise details and also seek consular access, he added.
The spokesman stressed that no one should jump to the conclusions and let the law take its course. He further said that the spokesman also cautioned against any steps by anyone that might single out or ostracise a community.

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