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Nisar denies presence of IS in Pakistan
KARACHI: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has denied the presence of militant group Islamic State (IS) or Daish in Pakistan.
Speaking to reporters at the Rangers passing-out-parade in Karachi, Nisar said: “There is no direct presence of them in Pakistan. However, there are some individuals who are claiming to be a part of the militant group. There is no organisation with this name in Pakistan.”
The interior minister’s statements do not reflect what has been witnessed in several major cities of Pakistan. The presence of IS was first reported in Karachi where a video of the militant group surfaced. However, the presence of IS in Karachi was denied on the official level.
In Lahore, unknown persons have started pasting stickers and posters of IS or Daish. The posters and stickers were seen in Nawab Town, Thokar Niaz Beg, Chung and on the Canal Road.
Citizens informed the police after seeing the posters. Police reached the scene and removed the posters. Police have yet to trace the accused persons.
Over in Multan five people involved in IS or Daish wall chalking were arrested on Tuesday. Police said these wall chalking had been appearing in major areas of the city for the last few days.
Courtesy www.thenews.com.pk