ISLAMABAD:
A bipartisan parliamentary panel will discuss the potential threat posed by Islamic State to Pakistan, amid reports that the ruthless militancy is out to seek a foothold in the country.
The issue is to be discussed during the meeting of Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs headed by Senate Haji Adeel today (Monday).
The committee is expected to be briefed by Foreign Office and other government officials on the changing geo-political situation in the Arab world besides the role of Islamic State (IS).
Despite official denials, the IS is believed to have been making efforts to recruit people from Pakistan.
An intelligence report suggested that the militant organisation was trying to establish its network in Balochistan, which is already in turmoil due to insurgency.
Wall-chalking supporting the militant outfit has recently appeared in several major cities including Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar.
Police had also arrested some of the people linked to IS graffiti in various cities.
Some of the religious people including controversial cleric of Lal Masjid of Islamabad Maulana Abdul Aziz publicly supported the agenda of IS.
