FAISALABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 19th Apr, 2025) State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhary said safety of foreign investors and Pakistani
entrepreneurs is the foremost responsibility of the state which is fully committed to fulfill its
duty for ensuring security.
Addressing a press conference here on Saturday, he expressed concerns over the attacks on
international fast food chains across the country and said such activities were not only unconstitutional
but also against the principles of islam.
He said 12 FIRs had been registered in Punjab and 142 people involved in violent activities had
been arrested. In Islamabad, 15 individuals were apprehended due to their involvement in two
violence incidents. However, many of the arrested people had now expressed regret and
are seeking forgiveness, he added.
The situation had since been brought under control after following clear directions of
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Ministry of Interior,he said.
He stated that these food chains provide employment to over 25,000 Pakistani families. The companies
pay 100% taxes and procure all their supplies locally which directly benefiting the domestic economy.
Their profits also remain within the country; he said and added that damaging these businesses was
tantamount to harming the national economic interests.
He said that strict measures were being taken in all four provinces to counter such violence
for ensuring full protection to all investments.
He said that strict action is also being taken against those involved in spreading incitement on
social media. “No such incidents will be tolerated in the future rather the accused will be dealt
under terrorism act”, he added.
Talal Chaudhary expressed gratitude to provincial governments, law enforcement agencies
and the public for supporting the Federal government in maintaining peace and protecting
economic stability in the country.
