Apex Committee Meeting; Decision to talk to Afghanistan against terrorism

Peshawar (Web Desk) It has been decided to talk to Afghanistan against terrorism in the Apex Committee meeting held at the Governor House Peshawar under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister.

In this regard, the sources said that the participants in the Apex Committee meeting expressed their agreement to fight terrorism together, while the decisions taken in the meeting will be presented in the All Parties Conference (APC) on February 7.

Regarding the meeting of the Apex Committee which lasted for 7 hours, it was informed that the final decisions will be made in the APC. Sources said that talks will be held with Afghanistan and other neighboring countries to end terrorism.
The sources further said that in the meeting of the Apex Committee, the participants agreed on joint struggle for peace restoration in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Apart from this, Army Chief and DGISI gave a briefing regarding peace and order in the meeting.

The meeting was attended by ministers, allied political leaders, government officials and security officials.

Declaration of the Apex Committee

Later, a detailed declaration was issued regarding the Apex Committee chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The contents of the declaration are as follows:

Briefed the meeting on operations against terrorists

The meeting reviewed in detail the incidents of terrorism, especially the suicide attack on the mosque of Peshawar Police Lines on January 30, 2023 and the situation after that. The representatives of the sensitive institutions briefed the meeting on the overall security situation, operations against terrorists, while Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Muazzam Jah Ansari briefed the meeting on the investigation and progress of the suicide attack in the mosque of Police Lines. Informed. He told the meeting that the method of arrival of the attacker and the route by which he came have been identified through videos.

Prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured of Peshawar Police Lines

In the meeting, prayers were prayed for the elevation of the martyrs of Peshawar Police Lines, patience for their families and speedy recovery of the injured. The meeting expressed sympathy with the affected families and assured them that the blood of their loved ones will not go in vain, the government and the nation are with the families of the martyrs.

Determined to make a lesson to the terrorists

• The meeting assured the nation that the terrorists who shed the blood of Pakistanis will be made a lesson, those who attack innocent Pakistanis will be punished in any case. The meeting shows firm commitment to ensure the safety of life and property of the nation at any cost. His hopes and confidence will be fulfilled.

Greetings to all law enforcement agencies

• The meeting saluted all the law enforcement agencies including Pakistan Army, Rangers, FC, CTD, Police for showing unprecedented bravery and bravery against terrorism and during this time martyred officers and Tribute to the youth. The resolve was reiterated that the sacrifices of the martyrs and the achievements made so far against terrorism will not go in vain.

Appeal to the media

• The meeting appealed to all sections, especially the media, that they should not be part of spreading baseless speculations, especially on social media, with the same responsibility as they had earlier adopted the attitude of national responsibility regarding the incidents of terrorism. This behavior is detrimental to the requirements of national security, national unity, unity.

Review of the implementation of the National Action Plan

• The meeting reviewed the implementation of the National Action Plan and reviewed the suggestions regarding its further improvement according to the current situation. The meeting gave in-principle approval to the proposals regarding NECTA, CTD and police upgradation, training, provision of arms, technology and other necessary equipment. It was decided to immediately construct a ‘CTD’ headquarters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and establish a modern forensic laboratory in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on the pattern of Punjab province. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, like Islamabad and Lahore, the Safe City project will be launched, while the training and capacity of the police, CTD will be increased, and modern equipment will be provided. In the meeting, the steps of investigation, prosecution and punishment against the terrorists were taken into consideration regarding the border management control and immigration system. It was agreed that all the organs of the state must work in the spirit of perfect harmony, cooperation and achievement of common national goals for the eradication of terrorism. Legislation will be made as per the need in this regard.
• The meeting agreed in principle on adopting one thought, one strategy between the federation and the provinces for the elimination of terrorism and directed the preparation of an effective strategy in this regard. The meeting also agreed to eliminate all sources of support for terrorists within the country and directed effective screening in this regard. The meeting also decided that the attitude of zero-tolerance for all types and all forms of terrorism will be the national motto. National consensus will ensure the implementation of these decisions.
• The meeting praised the decision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to call ‘APC’ and expressed the expectation that all the national political leadership will sit on one table to end terrorism and decide the steps through national consensus. Will do.
• The meeting also appealed to the scholars, religious leaders and religious leaders to use the forum of Membar-e-Mahrab to end terrorism. The message of Pakistan and other reliable religious institutions should inform the public that such attacks are absolutely forbidden and against the Qur’an.

There are Those who shed innocent blood have nothing to do with Islam.

Federal Ministers Senator Ishaq Dar, Rana Sanaullah Khan, Senator Azam Nazir Tarr, Maulana Asad Mehmood, Aminul Haque, Mufti Abdul Shakoor, Maryam Aurangzeb, Adviser to Prime Minister Engineer Amir Makam, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Haji Ghulam Ali, Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Azam Khan, Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid, Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas, leaders of political parties, regional elders, religious leaders, representatives of sensitive institutions, police and other relevant institutions. High officials attended. Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, heads of sensitive civil and military institutions, Federal Secretary Ministry of Interior, all Chief Secretaries, IG Police of all provinces including Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, Islamabad, National Coordinator of Necta were also present in the meeting. .