Anarchy and disorder continue to grow in Pakistan, just after weeks of political and radical turbulence in the militancy hit nation.
In a fresh incident, several extremists laden with arms on Friday took hostage eight government officials, including five women, in the disturbed tribal region in northwestern Pakistan, close to the Afghan border. The officials were on a government visit to carry out a survey for building new schools, roads and hospitals in the far off region.
Secretary for law and order in Pakistan’s semiautonomous tribal regions Arbab Mohammed Arif Khan confirmed the news of the kidnapping of the officials but refused to reveal the identity of the organization behind the incident.
However, these officials have been supposed to seize by the tribal militants who rule the region autonomously, without any interference of Pakistani government. Authorities are trying to make a negotiation for early and safe release of the officials with help of tribal elders.
Northwestern region of Pakistan has become a safe refuge for the Taliban and al-Qaeda militants after they were scattered by the NATO forces from Afghanistan, following the 9/11 American attacks. Even Pakistani military keeps it away from the turbulent region and Pakistani President has signed a pact for not interfering in their matters with the tribal people.
