ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik revealed on Saturday that police foiled a plot to attack parliament during a presidential address and said a Finance Ministry official had also been arrested. “I commend the Islamabad Police. They have foiled a plot to attack the parliament during president’s address to the joint session,” Malik told reporters. “ ... an official of the Finance Ministry [was] involved in the plot.”
Malik said the arrested terrorists belonged to Miranshah, North Waziristan Agency. An employee of the Finance Ministry had also been arrested for assisting the terrorists.
To a question, Malik said “foreign hand” was involved in creating law and order situation in Karachi. Suggestions given by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement and the Awami National Party for improving security situation in the city, will be taken into consideration, he added.
The minister directed Islamabad Police inspector general (IG) to further beef up security of the city and take steps to ensure safety of the citizens. He also asked the IG to take necessary measures to curb car theft.