A meeting of the National Apex Committee is currently in progress inIslamabad, with the primary agenda being the evaluation of the law andorder situation prevailing within Pakistan. Recent times have witnessed aconcerning escalation in acts of terrorism, notably including incidents inMastung and Hangu.
– -Top Stories- The gathering is being presided over by Caretaker PrimeMinister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and boasts attendance from significant figuressuch as COAS General Asim Munir, the chief ministers of the four provinces,Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Moreover, prominent securityofficials have been summoned to partake in the discussions.
The focal point of the meeting resides in a comprehensive assessment of thenation’s overall law and order status, coupled with an examination of theprogress achieved in implementing the National Action Plan.
This crucial evaluation is conducted in light of the surge in terroristactivities within Pakistan. In a recent statement, Chief of Army StaffGeneral Asim Munir unequivocally reiterated the unwavering commitment ofPakistan’s armed forces to continue their operations against terroristelements relentlessly. It is a testament to their determination that theywill not cease until the scourge of terrorism is thoroughly eradicated fromthe country.
During his visit to Quetta, COAS General Asim Munir shared thesesentiments, offering his condolences and respect to the fallen heroes whohave valiantly fought against terrorism. He pointed out that the recentterrorist incidents occurring on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal expose thesinister intentions of extremist groups, which, as he asserted, receivesupport from state-sponsored sources of terrorism.
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In addition to the military leadership, the briefing encompassed thepresence of Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti, the ChiefMinister of Balochistan, and other prominent provincial ministers, alongwith high-ranking civil and military officials.
This meeting of the National Apex Committee signifies the government’sresolute commitment to addressing the escalating security concerns andmaintaining the peace and stability of the nation.
In light of the recent surge in terrorist incidents, it underscores theurgency of concerted efforts to combat and eliminate the menace ofterrorism, while also reaffirming the unwavering dedication of Pakistan’sarmed forces to this cause. The collaboration between federal andprovincial leadership, alongside the military and security apparatus,exemplifies a united front against the common threat to national security.
