Stay focused on NAP, PM tells provinces

• PM chairs meeting on energy, NAP, asks provinces to speed up process of implementing NAP

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif chaired an important meeting Tuesday which discussed important national issues including energy crisis and progress on implementation of National Action Plan (NAP) to combat terrorism.

The meeting was attended by Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan.

The prime minister expressed satisfaction over the petrol supply in the country and directed relevant ministries and departments to ensure seamless coordination to avoid shortages in the future.

During the meeting, the Punjab chief minister apprised the premier of the progress made by Punjab in implementing NAP.

Asking the provinces to speed up the implementation of NAP, the prime minister said the government is committed to eradicating terrorism and extremism from the country. He said all political parties had unanimously agreed on the 20 points of NAP and it was the responsibility of all the federating units of the country to implement it in letter and spirit.