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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a re-invigorated and re-energized national counter-terrorism campaign through the launching of “Operation Azm-e-Istehkam“.
The approval was granted during the meeting of the Apex Committee on National Action Plan in Islamabad with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the chair.
The decision was taken with the consensus of all stakeholders including all Provinces, Gilgit Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, symbolizing the national resolve to eradicate extremism and terrorism from the country.
The forum conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign and assessed the internal security situation.
The meeting was attended by key ministers of the federal cabinet including the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar.
Additionally, the chief ministers of all provinces and Gilgit-Baltistan, Services Chiefs, and chief secretaries of the provinces along with other senior civilian, military, and Law Enforcement Agencies officers were present.
Speaking on the occasion, PM Shehbaz called for collective efforts to combat terrorism and steer the country on the path of sustainable development.
He emphasized that the responsibility of eliminating terrorism lies with all federal and provincial governments, as well as institutions, underscoring the need for a collective and coordinated approach to eradicate this menace from the country.
“It is the joint responsibility of all of us to enforce the state’s accountability fully and without exception,” the prime minister said.