India diverting world attention from Kashmir issue by using Hafiz Saeed case : MalikOctober 11th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has accused India of diverting the international community's attention from the long pending Kashmir issue and the water dispute between both countries by raking up issues like the prosecution of Jamaat-ud-Daawa chief Hafiz Saeed. In an interview to The Daily Times, Malik blamed New Delhi for the delay into the 26/11 probe, and said that Pakistan has done enough to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Pakistan won't accept foreign diktat on Saeed prosecution: MalikSeptember 27th, 2009 NEW YORK - In what may be seen as a clear defiance on Pakistan's part on taking stern action against Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed, Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that Islamabad would not accept any foreign country's interference over prosecuting the LeT founder leader. Malik said Pakistan would not entertain the diktat of any foreign country, as the investigations regarding Saeed's role in the 26/11 carnage were on and action would only be taken against him if there was sufficient evidence to prove India's stance.
Pak doublespeak: Blames India for fanning terrorism inside Pakistan sans concrete evidenceSeptember 24th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has claimed that India is involved in fanning terrorism inside Pakistan even though it has no 'concrete' evidence in this regard. In an interview to a private television channel, Malik claimed that extremists who were apprehended during raids in the Swat Valley have confirmed India's hand in terror activities inside Pakistan.
Pak asks India to share intelligence inputs regarding impending terror threatsSeptember 15th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has once again urged India to share evidence regarding its claims that certain Pakistani terror groups are planning to carry out attacks across India once again. "We have repeatedly requested the Indian government to share with us whatever information it has in this regard, The Daily Times quoted a Foreign Office spokesman, as saying.
Malik to lead Pak team to Lanka to probe attack on cricketersSeptember 14th, 2009 LAHORE - Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik will lead a high-level investigation team to Sri Lanka at the end of September to look into links that the Liberty attackers may have had with Tamil Tigers. A private TV channel reported on Sunday that the team would meet the Sri Lankan leadership and top intelligence officials to share information regarding the attacks.
Pak to respond on latest Indian dossier on 26/11 next week: MalikSeptember 13th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Interior Advisor Rehman Malik has said that Islamabad would hand over its response on the latest Indian dossier regarding the Mumbai terror attacks to New Delhi next week. Malik, who chaired a meeting to review the progress of the 26/11 probe, asked the concerned authorities to follow the due process of law and ensure an efficient and transparent investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Pak Minister Malik invites Chidambaram for an open debate on 26/11September 11th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik has invited his Indian counterpart P Chidambaram to an open debate on investigations into the 26/11 terror attacks. Addressing a press conference here, Malik said Pakistan was sincere in the investigations into the Mumbai attacks, adding that it had filed the charge sheet in the court within 76 days, whereas the Indians took more than 90 days to prepare the charge sheet.
Pak jittery after Chidambaram meets Hillary ClintonSeptember 11th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan today claimed it had arrested two more terrorists in connection with the 26/11 attacks, moments after Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram met US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington to brief her about Islamabad's inaction against perpetrators of the Mumbai carnage.
Defiant Pak says 'it is not obliged' to arrest Hafiz SaeedSeptember 3rd, 2009 DUBAI - Notwithstanding Interpol's Red Corner notice issued against the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed, the alleged 26/11 mastermind, Pakistan has once again refused to take action against him, saying the government is not 'obliged to immediately arrest him'. Interior Advisor Rehman Malik said there are not have enough evidence to establish the LeT kingpin's involvement in the terror attacks.
Pak asks India to share information supporting Manmohan Singh's remarks (Leda:Indian Envoy)August 18th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has asked India to share information that formed the basis of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's statement that Pakistan based terrorist were planning fresh Mumbai type attacks against the country.
Malik urges US to halt drone attacksJuly 22nd, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik has urged the US to halt its drone attacks in the country, a media report said Wednesday. In an interview with a private TV Channel, Malik said all the parliamentarians and the entire nation have condemned the attacks.
Pakistan says 26/11 probe 'almost complete'July 11th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Saying that its probe into the 26/11 terror attacks was almost complete and that the trial of five suspects could commence next week, Pakistan Saturday accused India of delaying the investigations. Our investigations into the incident are almost complete, Interior Minister Rehman Malik told reporters here after a meeting with Indian High Commissioner Sharat Sabharwal.
Pak promises movement in 26/11 probe following India sharing new informationJune 27th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's Federal Investigative Agency will carry forward the probe into the Mumbai terror attacks on the basis of the latest information provided by New Delhi, Pakistan's Interior Ministry has said. The decision was taken in a meeting between Pakistani High Commissioner in India, Shahid Malik and Interior Minister Rehman Malik, the Daily Times reports.
Pak blames India for delay in Mumbai probeJune 14th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has accused India for its laid back attitude in the Mumbai attack probe, and said that the delay being caused in the enquiry was primarily due to New Delhi's relaxed approach over the issue. Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's Advisor on Interior Rehman Malik met Indian High Commissioner Sharad Sabharwal here on Saturday, and assured him that Islamabad is sincerely probing the November 2008 terror attacks.
Masood Azhar, Dawood not in Pakistan: MalikFebruary 17th, 2009 LAHORE - Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik Wednesday said that Maulana Masood Azhar and Dawood Ibrahim, the two men wanted by India for terrorist activities, are not in Pakistan and no request has been received from India for their arrest, media reports said. Malik said this while speaking to the media after a meeting of the Federal Cabinet in Lahore, The News reported.