ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the state of Pakistan is committed to eliminate the monster of terrorism and the world acknowledges our successful operations against terrorists.
Chairing a review meeting of the steering committee on counterterrorism in Islamabad on Thursday, he said that Pakistan has adopted a multi-dimensional strategy in the war against terrorism.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Gen Asim Munir and National Security Advisor Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik also attended the meeting.
The prime minister directed the committee to ensure effective coordination between the federal and the provincial governments and strictly implement its recommendations.
Shehbaz Sharif also commended the role of the brave soldiers of Pakistan’s armed forces in the war against terrorism. He said that the entire nation, including the families of officers and personnel who sacrificed their lives for the motherland, takes pride in their bravery and selflessness.
The prime minister said that the armed forces of Pakistan valiantly confronted terrorists through operations Radd-ul-Fasaad and Zarb-e-Azb, and the recent historic battle of Marka-e-Haq was recognised globally as Pakistan’s victory.
He acknowledged the effective steps taken by the provincial governments, Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Interior, Counter-Terrorism Departments, especially Punjab’s CTD against terrorism.
“Pakistan is working on a comprehensive, effective, and actionable strategy for the complete elimination of anti-social elements including Fitna al-Hindustan and Khwaraij,” said PM Shehbaz Sharif.
The prime minister said that a peaceful and terrorism-free strong state structure is essential for restoring investors’ confidence at the international level.
He said that the record surge in the Pakistan Stock Exchange and improvements in global ratings indicate economic stability in the country.
Moreover, he said that the repatriation program for Afghan nationals illegally residing in Pakistan is being effectively implemented in line with the international laws.
The meeting was also attended by Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, Prime Minister’s Advisor for Inter-Provincial Coordination Rana Sanaullah, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, all provincial chief secretaries and other officials concerned.
