ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Monday expressed satisfaction on progress made by the Pakistan Army and other law enforcement agencies against miscreants and directed to further expedite the pace of implementation on the National Action Plan (NAP).
The premier was chairing a high-level security meeting here at the PM’s House which reviewed progress and achievements of the Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad, according to a statement released here.
The meeting decided to further energise efforts on implementation of the NAP and even ensure its better implementation by the federal and provincial governments.
The meeting reiterated unanimously that elimination of extremism and terrorism were policy imperatives for Pakistan’s security.
Various laws governing the anti-terrorism efforts were also reviewed, and ways and means to make these laws more effective were discussed.
The participants of the meeting paid rich tribute to the sacrifices of military and civilian security personnel and peace-loving people of Pakistan.
It was emphasized that enemies of peace and development would never be allowed to disrupt the attainment of peace and security across the country.
The recent initiatives on better management of Pakistan-Afghan border were also reviewed in detail.
The meeting was attended by Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Minister for Finance Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Advisor to Prime Minister Sartaj Aziz, National Security Advisor Lt General (r) Nasser Khan Janjua, DG ISI Lt General Naveed Mukhtar and senior civil and military officials.