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PrintISLAMABAD: The government's National Action Plan (NAP) to counter terrorism continues to build momentum on-ground, as latest figures reveal 1,859 suspects have been arrested from all over the country.
The Prime Minister House made data of province-wise arrests public today:
The government reported that 5,487 search operations were conducted in Punjab, 322 in Sindh, 1,223 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 12 in Balochistan and 275 in Islamabad.
In Punjab, 2,837 cases have been registered for misuse of loudspeakers so far, out of which 1,471 have led to arrests.
Security agencies also reportedly arrested 329 people for hate speech from Punjab and 10 from KP.
At least 41 shops were sealed in Punjab for their involvement in promoting hate speech.
An estimated 166,000 Afghan refugees have also been registered in Punjab by the government.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has asked provincial governments to implement NAP in its letter and spirit in order to eradicate terrorism from the country.
Since the lifting of moratorium on the death penalty, 20 death-row prisoners have been executed:
Following the devastating attack on Peshawar's Army Public School on December 16, 2014, the military and political leadership had formed NAP to counter terrorism.
Establishment of military courts in the country and lifting of a long-held moratorium on the death penalty have been a few of the major developments in this regard, along with the formation of multiple committees to deal with the many dimensions of the security threat.
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The newly made prison will fit them, hope they get proper food.
Good work, keep the momentum up.
Good work keep it up.
Now, lets see what happens to them. Do they get punishment or go free.
Is JuD & Haqqani network in the list?
And why is the Lal Masjid cleric not among them?
Hope someone files a case against the governance of the current government in the military courts
Bad terrorist ?
Seems good work. Once you have progressive policies, level of education of common people must improve. It will take some time but will happen.
Good thing is your media is one of more strong body. Sometime I am envy of Dawn being Pak newspaper.
Once we become too much business dependent on each other, we can resolve Kashmir too. May be we can open border to allow citizens to move freely. Internally they can govern themselves.
Wishing you progress, peace
Just 1800 that's it?
These guys may have surrendered voluntarily. Free food and massages in the jails. Once the weather gets better, they will be out fresh.
And the man who openly supported Taliban, and whose madrassah students released a video in support of ISIS, walks free in the streets of Islamabad. Abdul Aziz of Lal Masjid continues to spread hate and terror, and there is no one stopping him.
That's now the iron hand of the Government of Pakistan -NS, putting a firm grip over the endemic cultural lawlessness of many decades.
Its an appreciable endeavor and befitting tribute to the innocent blood of Peshawar victims. It comes out of the reflection of pledge, made by All Party Conference to deal with the malaise of terrorism, within.
It will bring chill effect.
A right decision to eradicate terror. However, labeling of terrorists (good and bad) will not be useful in long run for Pakistan itself.
Good work. Keep it continue.
Excellent job.
Good work but when will they arrest from Lal Masjid?
@Sunil >>> Why are you so concerned about the boarding and lodging of prisoners?
Though a good effort but the same may not be enough till all hate element is removed from madrassas.
0 executions in balochistan and the least number of arrests, even less than the city of Islamabad.
more needed in balochistan ......
Does it matter...?
I hope law enforcement keep arresting. It will take few years to clean all these enemies of the humanity and earth. To law enforcement please keep up the good work, God and human both pleased at your work, thank you and salute to you
A little shimmer of light at the end of the tunnel.
Am i reding a news from a foreign country ? Keep it up. It is time to clean up and take the country out of this
Most of them are innocent and i am sure it's a great income way for Police departments to pick up any citizens, torture him and force him to pay else will put you in jail for life and blame you for terrorisim case.
This won't make satuation any better, will even make it worst for normal Pakistani citizens.
Thank you u Obama, for ordering pakistan to finally cut down in terror. Will this be permanent or is it only for the time of your visit?
US president should regularly keep coming to India.
Good news not only for peace in Pakistan but for India also.
@Sunil Imprisoning them adds a cost to the taxpayer. There are other methods to get rid of them.
Will this bring any relief to poor Ahmadis?
Momentum seems to be another ray of hope. May our army and law enforcers succeed against these terrorists.
Good!
"Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has asked provincial governments to implement NAP in its letter and spirit in order to eradicate terrorism from the country".
It is my earnest request to the public and the politicians to please explain or clarify what does this statement or order from the Prime Minister Nawaz Shariff imply, mean, convey and intend?
Does it mean that Good Governance all around Pakistan was not implementing Laws of the Land in Letter and Spirit resulting in introducing National Action Plan?
Does it mean just implement NAP in Letter and Spirit and overlook or ignore all other Laws of the Land? OR Use the NAP indiscriminately at whims and fancies or as the Administration Wish, Will, Want and Desire? OR Does it mean that various Operations so far carried out by this very Government has proved to be a total failure?
good news
Now public money will be spent on criminals to provide them with food and security in jails.
Really glad to see change now. We will Avenge the blood of our childrens! insha allah
When did the use of Loudspeakers is considered a terrorist activity?
"2,837 cases have been registered for misuse of loudspeakers so far, out of which 1,471 have led to arrests."
Justice must be ensured please.
Terror crackdown: Over 1,800 arrested across Pakistan. But dangerous terrorists are moving freely in cities. Catching only small fish?
People have been complaining about Rana Sanaullah and PML N hiding these terrorists; I guess their time is up and are no longer needed by PML N
Arrest and try Mulla Aziz of Masjid e Zarar in Military Courts.
Pakistanis have never seen this happening in any other administration...
...since general Zia al Haq's plane went down with him in it.
@MSAlvi
Sunil is right, we should give humane treatment to even the most vicious enemy. Remember al-Qaeda was born in Egyptian prisons. we don't want Pak prisons to be the breeding ground or these militants.
@Jawad U Rahman
Obviously he has the protect of someone in government.
@Patriotic Indian
You are very kind, sir?
What about the political parties involved in target terror killings and hijacking pakistan. When will they be arrested and banned. It s seems we r still differentiating between good and bad terrorists.
Good job, go further and leave no stone unturned
Attack on terrorism is a good starting point and has the backing of all patriotic Pakistanis. But the nation wants this list to be substantially expanded to include tax evasion, theft from the state, transfer of money into foreign bank accounts, an end to feudalism, an independent judiciary and so on and so forth. This PM and all future ones need to put the country's interest before their own. Pakistan will be a much better country.
Agyath - They are considered so when they are used to preach hate.
Great - please go after the real terrorist - 95% madrasaas provide support and excellent education in Islamic education and are now providing mainstream education. But I 100% agree the REAL TERRORISTS should be caught --> hanged within 14 days. But the evidence needs to be waterproof!
Also 1000s of people in Karachi are being killed - by MQM and PPP and other political parties. What about these terrorists - they are as bad as Some Pakistan based Taliban. Can you please hand these murderers in Karachi along with the other terrorist!
And the Lal Masjid cleric still roams free. This is unbelievable!
lal masjid cleric needs to arrested and jailed too
@Agha Ata Looks like you dont understand. Out of these suspects not all will be guilty. Some will be mistaken or innocent too. Pakistan is doing an excellent job to eliminate terrorists and its supporters such as hate speakers. I dont understand why most Indians dont want to see better Pakistan. Looks like most Indians on Dawn news are only here to hear the suffering part of news and get relieved from It. InshaAllah Pakistan will overcome this problem and already is stronger and will become even stronger and cleaner from Terrorism.
@Ash You raised a good issue on Kashmiriris freedom. Not all Indians want to hear the fair attitude and true love you as Indian have shown for Kashmiris. Salute!
Another topi drama
@Ash Thanks Ash, We Wish to Improve relations with India. I think people of both nations can gain from good relations. Conservatives need to be shown the door.
Good Job, but I am pretty sure they will let go after 30 days, just a eyewash for the outside world. When will our country realize state of denial?
Just figures, No top names or photos. Can anyone believe this government? It is just to give out news for sake of getting funding. This government is good at fooling all the people all the time.
Good work, speedy trials and lock these anti-Pakistan people
This is too little too late. The military should take action against bad governance.