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Interior Minister Rehman Mailk. — Photo by AP

KARACHI: Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Thursday said locals were involved in acts of terrorism, adding that, no one was coming from abroad, DawnNews reported.

Speaking to media representatives in Sukkur, Malik said police and other security agencies were improving their performance in order to control the country's law and order situation.

The minister added that certain forces were trying to meddle in the country's political scene, adding that, enemies were trying to derail the country from its democratic path.

He further said allies during the formation of a next possible government would be chosen by the party leaders.

Malik added that those working against the state would soon be captured, adding that, the government was working tirelessly to improve the country's security situation.

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