On 12 January 2002, Musharraf gave a speech against Islamic extremism. He unequivocally condemned all acts of terrorism and pledged to combat Islamic extremism and lawlessness within Pakistan itself. He stated that his government was committed to rooting out extremism and made it clear that the banned militant organizations would not be allowed to resurface under any new name. He said, "the recent decision to ban extremist groups promoting militancy was taken in the national interest after thorough consultations. It was not taken under any foreign influence". COUNT 4
QSN1 When did Musharraf give an anti-Islamism speech? ANS1 12 January 2002 QSN2 What did Musharraf say he'd combat? ANS2 Islamic extremism and lawlessness within Pakistan QSN3 What did Musharraf ban? ANS3 militant organizations QSN4 What did Musharraf say his ban wasn't influenced by? ANS4 foreign influence