PM Nawaz Sharif chairs meeting on national security

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif chaired a special meeting of the National Security Committee of the Cabinet to review issues of national and regional security on Wednesday.

The forum reviewed internal and external security besides discussing the Saudi-Qatar dispute. It strongly condemned the recent incident of terrorism in Kabul and resolved to remain steadfast and resolute in support of Afghan people.

The participants expressed their concern on the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan and strongly rejected the baseless allegations against Pakistan in.

It was highlighted that Pakistan was the only country in the Afghan equation which has achieved clear and measurable success against terrorism despite limited capacity and huge human and economic costs.

“Pakistan has not only remained committed to a peaceful and stable Afghanistan but also worked with all regional and global initiatives to that end. At the same time, Pakistan has shown exceptional restraint even when Afghan territory was used for terrorist acts in Pakistan which resulted in massive human losses. Pakistan was fully cognizant of institutional collaboration by elements hostile to Pakistan and will defend itself resolutely against manifest and future threats. At the same time, Pakistan remains committed to continue its ongoing efforts for local, regional and global peace,” it observed.

The meeting was attended by Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Minister for Finance Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Adviser to the PM on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah, Director General ISI Lt-Gen. Naveed Mukhtar and senior civil and military officials.