Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said popularity does not equal innocence. He reminded lawmakers that even Satan is popular but never became an angel. He criticized those making excuses about security incidents and questioned why attackers came to certain places if they had to go elsewhere. He stressed that being popular does not protect anyone from facing the law.
Chaudhry also asked who brought TTP terrorists into specific regions. He challenged politicians to declare if they support terrorists or the state. He pointed out that some provinces received billions through NFC but failed to build Counter Terrorism Departments. Despite this, he said the government will continue operations under the National Action Plan.
The minister clarified that no new operation is currently happening. However, ongoing actions under the National Action Plan will not be stopped by anyone. He said terrorist attacks mostly target other parties, not him. The government is committed to fighting terrorism and maintaining security across the country.
Furthermore, Chaudhry mentioned security concerns for pilgrims due to the Iran-Israel conflict. This conflict has caused some issues for pilgrims traveling by land routes. As a result, authorities placed restrictions on ground travel. Officials are negotiating to ease these restrictions while keeping security a priority.
Chaudhry emphasized the importance of national security and law enforcement. He assured that the government will keep working to protect citizens and pilgrims alike. The National Action Plan remains active to tackle terrorism effectively. No force can stop these efforts to maintain peace and safety.