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| India-Pakistan |
| Paks think they might be on to something |
| 2003-03-01 |
| Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan said on Friday that the government had got some vital clues with regard to the recent incidents of terrorism, and very soon the culprits would be apprehended. He, however, did not divulge the details of those 'vital clues' and said it would be premature to disclose them. "Nope. Nope. Can't tell yez. Don't even ask." "The government has got vital clues and would soon apprehend the elements involved in the killing of innocent citizens", he said while talking to the newsmen at the Governor's House on Friday. That's Pakistani for "An arrest is expected at any time." Governor Ibad said the recent incidents of killings in Karachi were not of sectarian nature, rather they appeared to be part of a conspiracy to weaken the country and make the government unstable. Ahah! It's an insidious plot! Anywhere else in the world, that would be a laughably melodramatic statement. In Pakland, it's expected... Referring to the murder of Muttahida leader [MQM leader] Khalid bin Walid, killing of 10 people near an Imambargah a few days back and of a policemen in Karachi on Friday morning, he said the enemies first killed the Muttahida leader to create unrest, then sprayed bullets on people near an Imam Bargah to ignite sectarian clashes; but all their efforts had failed and now they had targeted policemen at the US consulate. In a city like Karachi, it's hard to get above the general level of background noise when it comes to killings... When asked if the Friday incident had any link with anti-US sentiments or if the government saw any foreign hand in it, the governor said: "We are examining the incident from all the sides, however any comments at this time would be premature." He urged religious scholars to avoid issuing provocative statements and observe a code of conduct in letter and spirit so that peace could be maintained during the month of Muharamul Haram. He also referred to statements of certain political leaders commenting on subversive activities in such a way that could only help terrorists fulfil their nefarious designs. He advised politicians to avoid such irresponsible statements. Figger the odds on either of those things happening... |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |
| #1 heh...There will be some culprits apprehended alright... |
| Posted by: Brian 2003-03-01 17:45:57 |