NACTA, UN Women Hold Awareness Session On Countering Violent Extremism
Sumaira FH Published March 09, 2023 | 05:40 PM
KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Mar, 2023 ) :National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) in collaboration with United Nations (UN) Women on Thursday organized an awareness session preventing violent extremism in society.
The main purpose of this awareness session was to create an understanding of extremism, its motives, and enablers, brainstorm on strategies in that regard and equip the participants with knowledge and skills to recognize and prevent the spread of this curse from the province.
The session was attended by Sindh Assembly Member Mangla Sharma and Sadaqat Hussain, and other relevant officers of different government departments including the police who actively participated in the discussions and shared their experiences and opinions.
Director NACTA, Dr Munib Ahmed in his welcome address emphasized the importance of such sessions and said that it was essential for parliamentarians and senior government officers to understand the nature of violent extremism and its threats to our society.
Experts including Humaira Masihuddin and Mirvaiz Niaz also shared knowledge and expertise on the history and nature of violent extremism in the region during the session.
They also identified ethnic, linguistic, national, and religious grounds, political and economic inequality and deprivation as well as international factors that serve as motives behind the escalating trends of violent extremism and also shared solutions to deal with the issue.
They urged law enforcement agencies, parliamentarians, and prominent politicians to come forward and play their vital role in eradicating this menace from society.
The participants were also given tips on how to recognize and report suspicious activities and individuals that may be involved in such activities.
The participants appreciated the efforts of NACTA in organizing such an informative session and expressed their commitment to working together in that regard.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Govt committed to developing gems, jewellery sector: Minister
Three new bills introduced in Senate
Nine dead, 1,318 injured in Punjab road accidents
Ukraine, Russia exchange fire, at least seven dead
1st-ever National Sports Revival conference starts next month
Joint venture decided for action against MEPCO’s defaulters
Modern irrigation system imperative to deal with water scarcity: UAF VC
Bringing 4.4mln hectares suitable land under olive cultivation to address econom ..
One woman died after speedy bus overturned
155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains lash East Africa
Parliament committed to resolve public issues on priority basis: Ghulam Mustafa
Collaborative Care of Diabetes Centre inaugurated in Faisalabad
More Stories From Pakistan
-
Govt committed to developing gems, jewellery sector: Minister
41 minutes ago -
Three new bills introduced in Senate
41 minutes ago -
Nine dead, 1,318 injured in Punjab road accidents
43 minutes ago -
Joint venture decided for action against MEPCO’s defaulters
43 minutes ago -
Modern irrigation system imperative to deal with water scarcity: UAF VC
43 minutes ago -
Bringing 4.4mln hectares suitable land under olive cultivation to address economic woes
42 minutes ago
-
One woman died after speedy bus overturned
49 minutes ago -
Parliament committed to resolve public issues on priority basis: Ghulam Mustafa
49 minutes ago -
3 'tandoors' fined Rs 15,000
47 minutes ago -
Special education dept submits project for opening Autism School in Lahore
47 minutes ago -
ATC grants interim bail to Azam Swati in 6 cases of May-9 riots
41 minutes ago -
QMC to plant Miyawaki forest in Quetta city: Administrator
41 minutes ago