On Saturday, from the White House of America said there would be repercussions for U.S.-Pakistan relations unless Islamabad took action to detain and charge a liberated Islamist militant accused of masterminding a 2008 assault in Mumbai, India on 26/11.

"Hafiz Saeed's release, after Pakistan's failure to prosecute or charge him, sends a deeply troubling message about Pakistan's commitment to combating international terrorism and belies Pakistani claims that it will not provide sanctuary for terrorists on its soil," the White House said in a statement.

"If Pakistan does not take action to lawfully detain Saeed and charge him for his crimes, its inaction will have repercussions for bilateral relations and for Pakistan's global reputation," it added. Hafiz Saeed, the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, walked free on Friday after his house arrest ended without any charges. While the world reacted harshly, Saeed celebrated his release with sweets and cake cutting in Pakistan.

The Judicial head, who carries a bounty of USD 10 million for his role in terror activities, was set free after the Pakistan government decided against detaining him further in any case. He has been under detention since January this year. The Judicial Review Board of Punjab province comprising judges of the Lahore High Court unanimously ordered Saeed's release yesterday, on the completion of his 30-day house arrest, which expired last night.