Joint Intelligence Directorate to be made functional soon
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Minister of State for Interior Baleeghur Rahman on Thursday indicated that the Joint Intelligence Directorate (JID), which would ensure efficient coordination among all intelligence agencies, would soon be operational.
Counter Terrorism Department designated with more powers
He disclosed that a Brigadier-level officer had been appointed as director general of the JID that would function under the National Counter Terrorism Authority (Nacta).
He informed the house that a draft counterterrorism bill was ready and would soon be presented in parliament for passage
