Home Minister Mohsin Naqvi addresses a press conference in Islamabad on Saturday. —SCREEN CAPTURE
ISLAMABAD:
The federal government decided on Friday to launch a major nationwide operation against banned organizations, as officials also deliberated on concerns over the possible presence of ISIS elements in the country.
According to sources speaking to Express News, a high-level security meeting, chaired by Home Minister Mohsin Naqvi, was convened in Islamabad in view of the security situation in the country.
Inspector Generals of Police from the four provinces attended and briefed the Minister of Home Affairs on the law and order situation in their respective regions.
During the session, participants agreed to launch a comprehensive crackdown on banned groups across the country.
Sources said concerns over the possible presence of ISIS (Daesh) operatives in Pakistan were also discussed, along with the need for coordinated preventive measures.
Additionally, officials consulted on a strategy to take action against sleeper cells and facilitators linked to banned groups. The meeting also reviewed measures to strengthen security in Islamabad following the recent blasts in the capital, with renewed emphasis on strengthening surveillance and preventive operations.
The decisions signal a broader push to bolster internal security amid growing concerns about terrorist regrouping and urban terrorist networks.
