ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared that the time has come to end “Fitnah-ul-Khawarij”, referring to the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which has been involved in numerous attacks targeting security personnel and civilians. has been
Addressing the Central Apex Committee meeting on National Action Plan (NAP), the Prime Minister urged the provinces, federal authorities and institutions to come up with a comprehensive plan to combat terrorism and ensure peace across Pakistan. prepare
Civil and military leadership participated in today’s meeting to review the country’s security situation.
Welcoming the participants in the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that it is necessary to improve the law and order situation in the entire country to achieve the agenda of development and growth.
He specifically pointed out the presence of infiltrators in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and said that the recent cross-border attacks by terrorists were given a strong response.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed concern over the anti-Pakistan campaign by external and internal elements. “Agents sitting abroad, disguised as friends, are spreading propaganda against Pakistan. This is a major threat,” he warned.
He further said that we are also aware of these foreign hands who are plotting against Pakistan from inside Balochistan.
The Prime Minister warned that enemies with malicious intentions are lying in wait, stressing the need to be vigilant against such threats.
He also stressed the need to equip the police with modern equipment and ensure merit-based recruitment into the force.
Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed his satisfaction over the efforts to increase the capacity of the anti-terrorism department in the provinces and said that Punjab is moving ahead in this regard.
The prime minister also called for measures to counter “digital terrorism”, where facts are distorted and spread on social media to mislead people.
These remarks come in light of recent infiltration attempts. The Khawarij And on December 28, the Afghan Taliban launched an attack across the border near the Kurram and North Waziristan areas that were successfully thwarted by Pakistan’s security forces.
A group of 20 to 25 people, according to security sources The KhawarijAlong with the Afghan Taliban, this morning launched an unprovoked attack on Pakistani posts using heavy weapons.
‘National Interest First’
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that personal preferences do not matter, interests of Pakistan come first.
Highlighting Pakistan’s recent international milestone, Prime Minister Shehbaz said that the country has assumed a two-year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
“Pakistan’s national interest is paramount, and all efforts should be made to protect it,” he said.
Mentioning the recent sacrifices, he acknowledged the bravery of the police, rangers and army personnel who laid down their lives to protect the nation.
“It is time to work together for the future of Pakistan,” the Prime Minister said, stressing unity and determination to end terrorism and ensure long-term peace.
Increasing militancy.
Terrorist attacks are taking place in KP and Balochistan provinces – which belong to Afghanistan – mainly targeting law enforcement agencies and security forces.
Islamabad has once again urged Kabul not to allow its territory to be used by terrorist groups to carry out attacks against Pakistan.
Diplomatic efforts have been combined with an ongoing mobilization against terrorists by security forces who killed at least 15 militants, including members of the Afghan Taliban, in a quick and effective response to an infiltration attempt last week.
A week earlier, forces had killed 13 terrorists in three separate operations in KP.
According to a report released by the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), the third quarter (July-September) of 2024 witnessed a sharp rise in terrorist violence and casualties in counter-terrorism operations. Violence increased by 90 percent.
A total of 722 people were killed, including civilians, security personnel and illegals, while 615 others were injured in 328 cases reviewed.
About 97 percent of these deaths occurred in KP and Balochistan – the highest percentage in a decade, and more than 92 percent of these incidents of terrorist attacks and security forces operations were recorded in the same provinces.
In 2024 alone, the army has reported 383 soldiers and 925 militants killed in various clashes.