The federal government has decided to formulate a national policy to address the growing incidents of terrorism in Baluchistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, while improving the National Action Plan (NAP) to combat terrorism more effectively.
According Express newsKey policy measures and coordinated actions will be taken with the consultation of parliamentary parties, provincial governments and military leadership. In addition, stricter actions will be implemented against groups that actively work against the State and those that attack security forces.
Government officials revealed that the prime minister has made detailed consultations with important stakeholders about the recent increase in terrorist attacks in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Baluchistan, particularly those aimed at security forces.
It was decided during these consultations that a meeting will be convened in the Chamber of the Parliamentary Committee of National Security in the next few days to evaluate the situation.
As part of the National Action Plan to combat terrorism, the proposals will be developed for the necessary reforms. According to these suggestions, a final policy will be made at a meeting of the National Security Committee.
The Government intends to put Parliament in confidence with respect to the development of the national terrorism policy. Before the end of the policy, the consultations will be carried out with all the relevant interested parties.
It can also be considered a decisive operation against active groups against the State in the regions affected by terrorism. Federal officials declared that the option of allowing groups to surrender and accept the authority of the State will remain on the table. The measures will be taken based on the State’s policy, and if negotiations will be decided after consultations with interested parties.
The federal government has also decided to raise the issue of India’s participation and the use of Afghan land in recent international terrorist attacks. The matter will be carried out in the United Nations and other global forums, urging these organisms to press both countries to take measures to stop terrorism.
In addition, officials indicated that the strategy to combat terrorism will include plans in the short, medium and long term, with emergency steps to provide security forces modern equipment and armament. Development and employment packages can also be introduced for residents of the areas affected by terrorism.
