Provinces To Be Facilitated On Counter-terrorism With Intelligence-
Sharing: PM\
Faizan Hashmi Published August 01, 2016 | 01:43 PM
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 1st August, 2016) : Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Monday said the Federal government would facilitate the provincial governments on counter-terrorism by effective coordination and intelligence-sharing through federal agencies.
The Prime Minister expressed these views while chairing a meeting to review the state of internal security and implementation of National Action Plan (NAP) here at the PM House. The meeting attended by Finance Minister Finance Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Ch.
Nisar Ali Khan, National Security Advisor Lt Gen (r) Nasser Khan Janjua, Director General Inter Services Intelligence Lt Gen Rizwan Akhtar and Director General Intelligence Bureau Aftab Sultan discussed security situation and different aspects of the NAP.
The Prime Minister said the gains of NAP and Operation Zarb-e- Azb and the progress achieved so far would be consolidated through coordination at federal and provincial levels with the backing of national resolve.
He said the country had embarked upon a right track and every citizen would reap the benefits of a secure, stable and prosperous Pakistan.
"We will make Pakistan secure for every ethnicity and religion," he emphasized.
The Prime Minister lauded the performance of law enforcement agencies in maintaining peace and security in the country. He said elements of terrorism and extremism were receding from the country due to countless sacrifices rendered by the country's valiant law enforcement agencies, unflinching resolve of the entire nation and efforts of the federal and provincial governments. The Prime Minister said extremists' ideology was a global threat and added that Pakistan being the frontline state in war on terror, had suffered reaction of terrorists for several years.
"No other country has suffered to the extent Pakistan has been affected socially and economically while fighting the scourge of terrorism and extremism," he said. He expressed satisfaction that the world had acknowledged that Pakistan's overall security situation had significantly improved due to the ongoing National Action Plan and Operation Zarb-e-Azb.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Delegation of international investors meets Finance Minister
Federal Govt stands with Balochistan for its development: Naqvi
UAE President receives condolences of Prime Minister of Pakistan over passing of ..
ECC approves to enhance wheat procurement targets
UN urges Israel to 'stop escalation' as tanks enter Gaza's Rafah city
EU stumps up $125 mn for Yemen after aid groups' plea
Governor Tessori condemns May 9 riots, calls it a 'pre-planned conspiracy'
PM condoles with UAE President over Sheikh Tahnoun’s death
Milan nets Giro 4th stage, Pogacar retains lead
UBS back in profit after Credit Suisse takeover losses
Asiya Gul lauds Shafaat's services as DG LG
President for dialogue with all political forces in Balochistan
More Stories From Pakistan
-
Mohsin Naqvi pays surprise visit to NADRA center
48 minutes ago -
May 9 vandalism against state of Pakistan: Muqam
2 hours ago -
Federal Govt stands with Balochistan for its development: Naqvi
2 hours ago -
Governor Tessori condemns May 9 riots, calls it a 'pre-planned conspiracy'
2 hours ago -
PM condoles with UAE President over Sheikh Tahnoun’s death
2 hours ago -
Asiya Gul lauds Shafaat's services as DG LG
2 hours ago
-
President for dialogue with all political forces in Balochistan
4 hours ago -
Supreme Court adjourns IHC judges letter case
4 hours ago -
RDMC, Hunar Foundation Vocational Training Center inaugurated in Nokkundi
4 hours ago -
Man critically injured as vehicle catches fire amid CNG filling
4 hours ago -
Provincial health ministers chair meeting of Punjab Blood Transfusion Authority
4 hours ago -
Sheikh Jafar Khan Mandukhel assumes charge as Governor Balochistan
4 hours ago