Turkey pledges help Pakistan fight extremism

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Turkey has extended help to Pakistan in controlling cyber crimes, tackling the issue of radicalisation and fighting extremism.
The affirmation to this effect was made in a meeting held between Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Turkish Interior Minister Muammer Guler‚ and other security officials in Ankara.
Nawaz said his government would seek help and guidance from Turkey to rid the country of extremism.
The PM said that Pakistan would learn from the success story of Turkey Police and expressed the hope that Pakistan will implement an effective counter terrorism strategy with the cooperation of Turkey.
He said that Turkey is Pakistan’s trusted friend and has come out of the same crisis Pakistan faces today. He said that Pakistan has the potential to deliver‚ and will deliver.
The Turkish interior minister said that Turkey could extend help to Pakistan in controlling cyber crimes and tackling the issue of radicalization. He added that Pakistan has vast human resources and right type of training and education would help a lot. He added that established institutions‚ corruption free environment‚ educated population and trained manpower have led to strengthening of institutions in Turkey.