He was talking to media-persons after chairing a high-level meeting here, which reviewed overall security situation in the country.

The Interior Minister said the arrested terrorists belonged to Miranshah, North Waziristan Agency. An employee of the Foreign Ministry had also been arrested for extending assistance to the terrorists.

Appreciating the performance of Federal Capital police, Rehman Malik said more incentives and plots would be given to the police martyrs. The government was paying special focus on the welfare of police.

Replying to a question, he said that foreign hand was involved in creating law and order situation in the commercial hub of Karachi with an aim to destabilise the country.

He said it was the responsibility of all political parties to work jointly for maintaining peace in Karachi. The suggestions given by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and the Awami National Party (ANP) for improving security situation in the city, will be taken into consideration, he added.

The Minister directed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad to further beef up security of the Capital and take steps to ensure safety of the citizens.

He also asked the IGP to take necessary measures to check car thefts.

The IGP informed the meeting that two car-lifting gangs have been busted, considerably reducing car theft incidents.

The Interior Minister also directed the IGP for establishment of anti-corruption wing, which would functioning next week.

He also issued the directive that the SHOs should be transferred keeping in view the crime rate, including car theft, murders and dacoities or public complaints.

Rehman Malik said that the Islamabad administration will issue fitness certificates to the registered vehicles and the project for centralization of vehicles data would start in May.