NSC Priorities Country Security over all Stakes
National Security Committee (NSC) meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, while emphasizing on collective efforts for national security and stability, expressed resolve that no compromise would be made on country’s internal and external security.
Chief Minsters of all four provinces, DG Military Operations, Secretary Defence, Secretary Interior, Secretary National Security Committee were also present in the meeting.
During meeting, provinces were consulted on their opinion about conducting on holding of elections at same time throughout country, while heads of critical institutions were briefed by relevant ministries’ secretary about national security, funding, and security arrangements.
Participants of meeting expressed satisfaction over actions against extremism in different parts of country, and also paid homage to services of those who rendered sacrifices in the incidents of terrorism.
Attendees also paid tribute to security forces over arrest of notorious terrorist and head of proscribed organization in Balochistan and agreed to continue counter-terrorism operations. They said the sacrifices of officers and men of security agencies will not go in vain.
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar provided a detailed briefing on current economic situation. Attendees were also updated on the negotiations with International Monetary Fund (IMF) and commitments made by friendly countries.
Committee resolved to not succumb to any external pressure on national matters and affirmed their decision of not compromising on country’s internal and external security.
Forum expressed its determination to play its role for security and stability of country. They stated that they would not allow any internal unrest or conspiracy to divide the nation to succeed under any circumstances.