, Oct. 18 -- The interim government has said they are aware of 'public concern' regarding some major fires in several locations across the country, stressing that any credible evidence of sabotage or arson will be met with a swift and resolute response.

"We wish to assure all citizens that the security services are investigating each incident tho roughly and protecting lives and property with utmost vigilance," said the government in a statement shared by the Chief Adviser's press wing on Saturday night.

No act of criminality or provocation will be allowed to disrupt the public life and political process, said the government.

"Let us be clear: if these fires prove to be acts of sabotage, and their aim is to sow panic and division, they...