In Islamabad, on Tuesday, the apex committee of the National Action Plan (NAP) gave its approval for a comprehensive military operation in Balochistan with the aim of addressing militancy and separatist activities.The committee has reiterated its commitment to rejuvenate the National Counter-Terrorism Authority (Nacta) through the Azm-i-Istehkam vision to eliminate the resurgence of terrorism.Leading the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed a strong determination to dismantle the outlawed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), which has been linked to recent assaults on civilians and security personnel in the region.
The gathering was graced by the presence of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir, along with all chief ministers, the prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, federal cabinet members, and senior officials.The participants have also sanctioned a detailed military campaign against terrorist groups active in Balochistan, such as the Majeed Brigade, BLA, BLF (Balochistan Liberation Front), and BRAS (Baloch Raaji Aajoi Sangar). These groups have been targeting innocent civilians and foreigners, aiming to disrupt Pakistan’s economic growth through inciting instability at the instigation of foreign adversaries, stated the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
The Chief of Army Staff emphasized the Pakistan Army’s steadfast commitment to eradicating all risks to national security and backing the government’s efforts to uphold peace and stability.The apex committee meeting centered around the theme of “Revitalizing Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Campaign”. Participants were provided with details on strategies to combat terrorism, address activities that incite sub-nationalism, religious extremism, and misinformation campaigns, along with other pertinent topics.The committee emphasized the importance of having a unified political voice and a cohesive national narrative to effectively tackle these complex challenges.It was highlighted that receiving political backing from all parties and achieving full national agreement are essential for revitalizing the national counterterrorism efforts within the Vision Azm-i-Istehkam framework.Cell for assessing threats.The PMO statement mentioned an agreement on revitalizing Nacta and establishing the National and Provincial Intelligence Fusion and Threat Assessment Centre.An all-encompassing approach was embraced, blending diplomatic, political, informational, intelligence, socio-economic, and military endeavors to tackle these matters thoroughly.The committee further resolved to create district coordination committees within the provincial apex committees to smoothly carry out federal and provincial directives.Speaking to the attendees, the prime minister expressed that the nation is progressing towards stability as a result of the economic endeavors and genuine commitment exhibited by all government stakeholders, spanning from the provincial chief ministers to the federal authorities.He mentioned that economic and political stability are interconnected, emphasizing that a society cannot strive for advancement without these essential elements working hand in hand. He emphasized the importance of all leadership members fulfilling their respective roles to ensure economic and political stability.The premier emphasized the interconnectedness of the country’s advancement and well-being with peace and the eradication of terrorism.Are sit-ins making progress?Days before the scheduled sit-in on November 24th, Prime Minister Shehbaz advised the main opposition party to contemplate the choice between conducting sit-ins or focusing on the country’s development.The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit we recently hosted was a success, although it is not uncommon for such events to be interrupted by sit-ins. He informed the participants that it was time to determine if they preferred protests or progress.The decision is in your hands. The Prime Minister, in the presence of PTI leader Ali Amin Gandapur, encouraged the opposition party without directly mentioning it, stating, “Time and tide wait for none. “The government has pledged to obstruct the PTI rally. Major highways and motorways heading towards the capital are likely to experience closures, with potential confrontations between law enforcement and PTI followers projected at various city entrances.After Tuesday’s meeting ended, PM Shehbaz encouraged all stakeholders to energetically follow through on the proposed initiatives, guaranteeing their prompt execution.He emphasized the critical need for ongoing, well-coordinated actions to safeguard the sovereignty of Pakistan.PTI’s demands are considered to be unrealistic.In the meantime, PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui expressed his opinion on Tuesday that PTI’s demands were deemed “unrealistic and impractical”, while he reiterated the government’s willingness to engage in dialogue on reasonable matters.He mentioned that discussing irrational demands like repealing the 26th amendment, relinquishing the self-proclaimed mandate, withdrawing cases, and releasing all prisoners is not feasible. He emphasized that PTI cornered itself by declaring the Nov 24 protests, resulting in a deadlock.He mentioned that under Imran Khan’s leadership, unfounded cases such as treason and drug-related charges were concocted, resulting in the detention of opposition figures.
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