Karachi blast attack on country’s economy: Rehman

KARACHI: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that an investigation team led by DIG East has been formed to investigate the unfortunate incident of Tuesday’s blast in Karachi, saying the blast was not attack on Karachi but on Pakistan.

Talking to media men here after attending funeral of Ranger’s official Abdul Razzak who sacrificed his life while stopping the terrorist, the interior minister said that there is contradictory report regarding the nature of the blast.

The minister said that investigation to be carried out from two aspects, as it seemed that the incident of fire after the blast was a planned conspiracy, adding the services of foreign team can be hired in the investigation process.

He said that PAF provided four vehicles to extinguish fire, adding the performance of Fire Brigade to be investigated.

Responding to a question, the minister said that there was no security lapse and the sacrifices of security officials should be commended, adding if the bomber managed to enter in the procession, the loss of life would have been bigger.

Rehman Malik said that the blast was carried out by non-state actors mentioned by the president in his Sunday’s speech and appealed the people to stay calm.

The minister said that the blast was an attempt to cripple the life all over the country, as Karachi is a trade hub of the country.

Answering to a question, the minister said that the federal government had given importance to statements of Quaid MQM, Altaf Hussain regarding Talibnization in Karachi and actions were taken in this regard.

Commenting on political unity, the minister said that all segments of life should put their personal interest aside and to work for national interests.