APS NEWS AGENCY ISLAMABAD
Minister for Interior, Rehman Malik Wednesday said the government was ready to hold dialogue with Taliban provided they announce ceasefire and appoint some sincere Ulema to achieve purposeful results. “If Taliban are sincere in holding talks, they should have announced a ceasefire and formed a Jirga, comprising some serious and thoughtful people instead of nominating a person like Adnan Rashid,” he said. Rehman Malik was talking to mediapersons at a photographic competition organized here by Islamabad Police to create awareness about traffic rules and regulations. He said that Taliban should know that people of Pakistan have seen their actual face and the nation would not forgive the crimes of killing innocent citizens.
“The nation has rejected Talibanization. Taliban should announce ceasefire first to hold talks,” he said, adding that the overstayed Taliban in Pakistan were not set free rather they were deported.
He opined that Waliur Rehman and Hakimullah Mahsud should know that Ehsanullah Ehsan is not loyal to them and they should remain careful.
Replying to a question about arrest of Former Chairman of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), Tauqeer Sadiq, he said the government implemented all orders of Supreme Court and would do the same in future as well.
He said an officer of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) would visit to hold talks with Dubai authorities so as to remove all legal complications. However, he said it would be better that Tauqeer Sadiq should voluntarily come to Pakistan and face the court of law.
About verdict on the petition of Dr. Tahirul Qadri, he termed the decision as historic. This showed that nation wanted elections on time, he added.
He emphasized that all constitutional institutions should join hands to promote democracy and democratic traditions in the country.
Rehman Malik appreciated Islamabad Police for arranging the photographic competition to create awareness and suggested holding of lectures in schools, colleges and universities to inform people about traffic rules.
Inspector General of Police, Islamabad and other senior officers were also present on the occasion.