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Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik on Monday said that most of the terrorists arrested during the operation belong to South Waziristan. Terrorists escaped from Swat are now targeting peaceful areas, he added. Rehman Malik said high level conspiracies against Pakistan remained futile due to national unity as well as bravery and valor of our armed forces and law enforcement agencies. I salute to the Pak Army, Frontier Constabulary, Police and other law enforcement agencies who fought with bravery against the enemies of Pakistan, he said while addressing a ceremony held by Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) in connection with launching of new initiatives like ITP FM radio and New high tech driving license. Malik said Pakistan is passing through a situation imposed on us and it goes back to 30 years when the international conspiracies were hatched against Pakistan to weaken it. Regarding the situation in Swat, Rehman Malik said enemies of Pakistan have been flushed out from the area; however, few pockets in NWFP are left. He also stressed to remember the sacrifices of those officers and soldiers who lost their lives to safeguard the country. Rehman Malik said that Islamabad police arrested 31 persons including suicide bombers, handlers, mastermind and averted six suicide attacks during last six months. To a question, he said that militants have been defeated during the military operation. These militants have now the nefarious designs, but their activities are being closely watched and high vigilance is being maintained to avert any untoward incident, he added.
