ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The top civilian and military leadership on Monday decided to further energize efforts on implementation of National Action Plan (NAP) and ensure better implementation of NAP by federal/provincial governments.
In a high-level security meeting presided over by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at the PM House in Islamabad which reviewed progress and achievements of Operation ‘Radd-ul-Fasaad’, the participants reiterated unanimously that elimination of extremism and terrorism are policy imperatives for Pakistan’s security.Â
The participants of the meeting reviewed various laws governing the anti-terrorism efforts, apart from discussing ways and means to make these laws more effective.
The participants paid rich tributes to the sacrifices of military and civilian security personnel and peace loving people of Pakistan.
It was emphasized that enemies of peace and development will never be allowed to disrupt the attainment of peace and security across the Country.
The recent initiatives on better management of Pak-Afghan Border were also reviewed in detail.
In his remarks, the prime minister expressed his satisfaction on the progress made by Pakistan Military and other Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) so far and directed that the pace of implementation should be further expedited.
The meeting was attended by Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Minister for Finance Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Advisor to PM Sartaj Aziz, National Security Advisor Lt. General (retd) Nasser Khan Janjua and Director General Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt. General Naveed Mukhtar as well as other senior civil and military officials.
