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PR. No.388/2008
Date: 12/12/2008
FOREIGN MINISTER’S STATEMENT
Under the Security Council Resolution 1267, certain individuals and entities have been designated by the Al-Qaida and Taliban Sanctions Committee on 10 December 2008. An official communication from the UN in this regard has been received by the Government of Pakistan. These entities and individuals include Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jamaat ud Daawa.
It is obligatory for all states to comply with international obligations arising from Security Council decisions.
Accordingly, the Government of Pakistan has initiated the process to comply with the listing of Jamaat ud Daawa and certain other trusts as well as individuals by the Sanctions Committee.
As regards the spate of allegations concerning the involvement of certain individuals of Pakistani origin in Mumbai terrorist attacks, the Government of Pakistan has already initiated investigations on its own. It is the firm conviction of Pakistan not to allow its territory to be used for any act of terrorism. Pakistan itself has been a victim of terrorism. However, our own investigations cannot proceed beyond a certain point without provision of credible information and evidence pertaining to Mumbai attacks. Despite our requests, no evidence or information has been shared with the Government by India so far.
Any criminal investigation proceeds from the scene of crime to the criminal. This is standard investigation procedure. Pakistan has repeatedly underscored the need for serious, sustained and pragmatic cooperation between Pakistan and India to combat terrorism in either country.
Our proposals for the establishment of a joint commission as well as joint investigations have been made in an earnest effort to move forward in an area, which equally concerns both Pakistan and India.
As far as Pakistan’s own investigations are concerned, these will be pursued in accordance with our own laws. Pakistan is committed to internationally respected concept of “due process”.
It is Pakistan’s firm determination to do whatever it can to eliminate the threat of terrorism from South Asia.
Islamabad
12 December 2008 |