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Arab News
30-06-2025
- Politics
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Pakistan says two ‘dangerous' fugitives wanted in several cases arrested in Spain
ISLAMABAD: Spanish authorities have arrested two 'dangerous' fugitives wanted in several cases such as murder, 'terrorism' and kidnapping for ransom, Pakistan's state-run media reported recently, with Islamabad hoping other absconders in the European country would also be apprehended and extradited soon. As per details shared by the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), Nawazish Ali Hanjra is wanted in 23 cases including 'terrorism,' murder and kidnapping for ransom while Haroon Iqbal, the other suspect, is wanted in a separate case. These two were arrested in Spain on Interpol's Red Notices, APP said. Pakistan's Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudry, during his recent visit to Spain, met Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska to demand the arrest and extradition of the two suspects, APP said. The Spanish interior minister acted swiftly and issued directives to authorities in this regard. 'This is a major step forward in our commitment to justice,' Chaudry was quoted as saying by APP on Sunday. 'I am grateful to the Spanish authorities for understanding the gravity of the situation and taking swift action. We hope to see the remaining fugitives arrested and extradited soon.' APP said Islamabad has demanded the arrest and extradition of 38 fugitives from Spain via Interpol's Red Notices for years. It said these individuals managed to evade justice for years, exploiting legal loopholes and the lack of coordination between international enforcement agencies. The state-run media said legal proceedings are underway to facilitate Hanjra's and Iqbal's extradition to Pakistan, where they will face trial under the country's anti-terror and criminal laws. 'The development is being hailed as a milestone in international law enforcement cooperation and a sign that Pakistan is intensifying efforts to bring back criminals who have found refuge abroad,' APP said.
Arab News
19-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Pakistan vows no leniency toward perpetrators of KFC mob attacks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudry vowed on Saturday that the government will not show any leniency toward those involved in attacks targeting international food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken's (KFC) outlets in various parts of the country, vowing to ensure protection for foreign investment. The minister's remarks came after charged mobs attacked and vandalized KFC outlets in various parts of the country this week, angered by growing anti-United States sentiment in Pakistan and in opposition to Israel for its military campaign in Gaza. In videos shared widely on the Internet, men carrying sticks can be seen hurling abuses at customers and staff at various KFC outlets, forcing them to leave the eatery while they vandalize the outlets' property. Speaking to reporters at a news conference, Chaudry said around 20 such incidents across the country have taken place this month in which one KFC employee lost his life. He said 12 complaints have been registered for such incidents in Punjab, where 142 people have been arrested for their involvement in the attacks. In Islamabad, he said 15 people were arrested for their involvement in attacks on KFC outlets. 'It cannot happen that someone brings investment into Pakistan, gives its people employment, pays 100 percent tax, and also spends on welfare, education and health activities, and then someone attacks it,' Chaudry said. 'We will not let this happen. I am just not issuing a warning but practically it is being implemented in all four provinces. They are not being shown leniency anywhere and neither will we show them leniency,' he added. The minister said those arrested for attacking KFC outlets across the country were ashamed of their actions. He said Pakistan's religious and political parties had distanced themselves from these incidents. Chaudry said since Friday, no attacks have been reported on any KFC outlets across the country after the prime minister took notice of the incident. He reiterated Pakistan's support for Palestine, saying that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had raised his voice for the people of Gaza repeatedly. However, he said the government would ensure protection for foreign investment in the country whether it be in the mines and minerals sector or international food chains. The minister said such attacks would be 'unacceptable,' adding that Pakistan's government and interior ministry were available 24 hours to respond to such incidents. 'Any such attack will be unacceptable and it will be treated similar to when a terrorist attacks an unarmed man,' Chaudry said. Western brands have been hit by boycotts and other forms of protests in Pakistan and other Muslim-majority countries in recent months over Israel's military offensive in the Gaza Strip. The war was triggered by the Palestinian group Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, in which 1,200 people were killed and 251 taken hostage to Gaza, according to Israeli tallies. Since then, more than 51,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli offensive, according to Palestinian health authorities.
