ISLAMABAD - Pak Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday directed Ministry of Interior to finalize anti-terrorism and anti-extremism policy in consultation with all provinces on fast track basis. The Prime Minister gave these directions while attending a briefing by the Ministry of Interior at Pakistan Secretariat. He asked for preparing a well thought out and workable operational plan to achieve the desired targets. He stressed that restoration of peace and elimination of terrorism should be our top most priority, so the security agencies have to come up with hard intelligence to prevent terror attacks. “We have to perform and failure is not an option at all,” the Prime Minister maintained and added that all security agencies need to coordinate for ensuring national interests.
The Prime Minister said that we have to raise specialized anti-terror, anti-crime and watch and ward law enforcement forces to overcome the challenges faced by the country.
The Prime Minister assured provision of adequate funds for the law enforcement agencies to facilitate them in their professional duties.
He, however, demanded that they must deliver to the expectations of the people and the government.
The Prime Minister asked the Ministry of Interior to extend all out support to the provincial governments in their endeavors to fight the anti-state and terrorist elements.
Dilating upon the situation on the borders, the Prime Minister stressed that efforts should be made to stop the influx of aliens into FATA and other areas of the country.
The Prime Minister expressed the resolve that killers of Chinese and other foreign mountaineers should be traced as it is his government’s top priority.
The Prime Minister paid rich tribute to fellow countrymen who stood against the terrorists despite their brutal acts of terror.
He also paid rich tribute to the security forces and civilian law enforcement agencies for their sacrifices in the war against terror.
“I salute those mothers and daughters of Hazara community who raised their voice to denounce terror killings in Quetta” said the Prime Minister.
Secretary Ministry of Interior apprised the Prime Minister about the overall security paradigm and the steps taken by the Interior Division to strengthen the liaison between the provinces.
The meeting was attended by Minister for Finance, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, and Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Senator Pervaiz Rashid, Advisor on National Security, Sartaj Aziz, and Minister for Railways, Khawaja Saad Rafiq, Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. Asif Kirmani and senior government officials. (Monitoring Desk)