Sharif, for the first time, publicly acknowledged in an interview that militant organisations are active in Pakistan and questioned the policy to allow the "non-state actors" to cross the border and "kill" people in Mumbai.

Pakistan Army calls high-level meet to discuss Sharif's statement on Mumbai terror attack

Sharif, who has been disqualified to hold public office for life by his country's Supreme Court in the Panama Papers case, said Pakistan has isolated itself.

Sharif's remarks prove India's stand: Nirmala Sitharaman

Nisar's comments came in the wake of a statement by ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif who questioned Pakistan's policy to allow the "non-state actors" to cross the border and "kill" people in 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

India's 'uncooperative' attitude, 'stubbornness' delaying Mumbai attacks trial: Pakistan ex-minister

The JuD?head, who carries a USD 10 million American bounty for his role in terror activities, was freed after the government decided against detaining him further in any case. He was under detention since January.

Hafiz Saeed walks free; vows to fight for 'Kashmir cause'

Indian foreign ministry spokesman Raveesh Kumar said that the country is outraged that a self-confessed and a United Nations proscribed terrorist was allowed to walk free and continue with his evil agenda

India condemns release of Mumbai terror attack 'mastermind' Hafiz Saeed

'Nine years after 26/11, its mastermind still eludes justice. It is time to rescind Pakistan?s status as a major non-NATO ally,' Bruce Riedel said

Time to 'rescind' Pakistan's major non-NATO ally status: US expert

Pakistan's interior ministry has also written to its election commission against the registration of Saeed's political party

Pakistan: Hafiz Saeed's house arrest continues, government writes to EC against his party

Makki was the second in command of JuD and he took over the reins of the group soon after Saeed's detention, a JuD official said

Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law Makki appointed Jamaat-ud Dawa head

Eight years after the attack, a paucity of night-vision devices and other basic accessories do not augur well in securing the city of Mumbai

India: Are we yet to learn a lesson from 26/11?