Rehman Malik says Pakistan wants Maulvi Faqir deported to start action against him. PHOTO: APP/FILE
Malik’s statement come a day after Afghanistan refused requests to extradite Maulvi Faqir to Pakistan after the militant commander was arrested along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border earlier in the week.
The interior minister told media in Islamabad on Saturday that Pakistan will now seek help from Interpol to get custody of Faqir. The militant commander is believed to be behind a series of terror attacks in Pakistan.
"We want his deportation to Pakistan so that action can be initiated against him in accordance with the law," Malik said.
LEJ safe havens in Punjab
Malik admitted that militant group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), which has claimed responsibility for recent bomb attacks on the minority Hazara shia community in Quetta, had safe havens in Punjab.
Reiterating that law and order was a provincial subject, Malik urged provincial governments to take action against criminals of banned outfits. He appreciated Punjab government’s move to detain Malik Ishaq, but said more needs to be done including initiating criminal cases against the LeJ chief.
Commending intelligence agencies for providing accurate information about terrorists, Malik said that those involved in terror acts in Balochistan would be dealt with the full force of law.
Replying to a question about Taliban's dialogue offer, Malik said first they (Taliban) should demonstrate seriousness for talks by surrendering their arms.
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Afghan's have a terrorist in jail -- why send him to Pakistan who are notorious for arresting and then setting terrorist free? Why would Interpol have any jurisdiction in this matter let alone intercede on a matter which should be handled through an extradition treaty - and why doesn't Pakistan have an extradition treaty with it's neighbors? Lastly - don't Pakistani reporters get a chance to ask any questions when Malik makes a speech?
@Truth_Prevails
Your comment made me LOL.
Only if Pakistan was this desperate in prosecuting terrorists!
“We want his deportation to Pakistan so that action can be initiated against him in accordance with the law,” Malik said. And according to 'our' law we can provide all the facilities we have been providing other high profile criminals and get him released via our revered judiciary for not having any proof of any criminal involvement.
Does Pakistan have evidence against him just as Pakistan always asks India to provide?
Why can't federal government arrest and prosecute him for terrorism ? Mr Malik is just doing pathetic drama.
Trade him for Mullah Omar
THis is the country that used to hide OBL, how hypocritical of them.
Before going to Interpol, perhaps Pakistan should do its own duty as a responsible citizen-state and surrender all those hoodlums accused for crimes in India! The list is with you, Rahman Malik!
When India wants extradition of Hafiz Saeed ( a proclimed terrorist by UN), Pakistan wants proof which will stand in a Pakistani court. So first produce proof which will be acceptable to Afghanistan court
Nathan
Yes he must be having harsh time there, we want to give him some protocol in jail,safety and then honourably leave him due to lack of evidence because other then these people we all are dishounoured
Stop issuing arms licences to criminals. Let the know nation how many licences were issued to the criminals.