Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif presided over a high-level meeting here on Monday which reviewed overall law and order situation in the province and the measures taken for the implementation of the National Action Plan.
The meeting expressed satisfaction over the steps taken under NAP against terrorism and resolved to root out terrorism, extremism and sectarianism from the province.
Addressing the meeting, the chief minister said that effective measures are being taken under National Action Plan in Punjab for the eradication of terrorism, extremism and sectarianism. He said laws have been made more effective while punishments have been made more stringent for curbing terrorism, extremism and sectarianism. He said steps taken under the National Action Plan are yielding positive results. He said there is no room for terrorism, extremism, intolerance and religious hatred in the Pakistan of Quaid-e-Azam and every effort will be made for eliminating the collusion between terrorists and their facilitators.
Sharif said that terrorists and their facilitators will be rooted out from the country and the promise of setting up of a peaceful society will be fulfilled at any cost. The chief minister issued instructions for further improving security arrangements for the protection of life and property of citizens and said that all necessary steps should be taken for maintaining an atmosphere of peace. He directed police to perform its duties with commitment, efficiency and hard work for curbing criminal elements. The meeting was given a briefing on the measures taken under National Action Plan in the province for ensuring law and order.
Provincial Minister for Law Rana Sanaullah, Special Assistant Rana Maqbool Ahmed, Chief Secretary Khizar Hayat Gondal, Inspector General Police, Secretary Home and senior police officials attended the meeting.
