National Security Committee meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
An important meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) was held on Friday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Federal ministers, service chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies participated in the meeting. The meeting reviewed the country’s economy and peace and order in detail. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar briefed the participants about the economic situation and challenges of the country and briefed the participants about the economic strategy and measures adopted by the government.
The intelligence agencies gave a briefing on the overall law and order situation in the country and informed the meeting about the factors related to the recent wave of terrorism and the measures to deal with them. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar briefed the meeting on the situation in Afghanistan and informed about Pakistan’s relations with the interim government of Afghanistan.
The meeting expressed an unequivocal opinion that Pakistan’s national interests will not be compromised and no one will be allowed to harm the key concept of national security. The basic interests of Pakistan’s survival, security and development will be protected with great courage, consistency and steadfastness.
The meeting paid tribute to the great sacrifices of the martyrs against terrorism, expressed sympathy and condolence to their families and collectively prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the martyrs. The meeting expressed determination that terrorists are enemies of Pakistan. The entire nation is united on one narrative against terrorism and terrorists. Those who challenge Pakistan will get a full force response.
The meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) will continue on Monday, January 2, 2023, in which further decisions will be taken in the light of the proposals.
Editor: Raja Kamran