Sunday, July 24, 2016

Turkey asks Islamabad to shut down Gulen-run institutions in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – After the failed coup in Turkey, President Tayyip Erdogan’s government has cried on all friendly nations to prevent the activities of Fethullah Gulen’s network.



According to details, Turkish Ambassador Sadik Babur Girgin told journalists in Islamabad on Friday that Ankara has asked “all friendly nations to prevent activities of this (Gulen’s) group,” adding the government had solid proof Gulen’s affiliates were behind the failed putsch.

Gulen’s network is operating 21 schools and the Rumi Forum in Pakistan along with other business operations as well. These entities have been functioning in Pakistan for decades.

Ambassador Girgin said Ankara was in touch with Pakistani authorities regarding Gulen’s network’s presence in Pakistan.

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