Dialogue timeframe, national security discussed in session chaired by PM
Conclusive decision over the options of dialogue and operation will be taken on Thursday: Reports
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – A high level meeting consisting political and military leadership, and chaired by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif took place here on Tuesday. The agenda included reviewing national security policy and discussion over timeframe of dialogue process and the option of military operation, Dunya News reported.
Prime Minister expressed confidence over government’s peace efforts and military leadership assured complete support and confidence over the on-going process.
According to reports, the high level session took place at PM house in Islamabad and was attended by Defense minister Khawaja Asif, Interior minister Chaudhry Nisar, Finance minister Ishaq Dar, Army chief General Raheel Sharif, DG ISI Lt. General Zaheerul Islam, Chief of General Staff Lt. General Ashfaq Nadeem.
The session reviewed overall internal situation of the country and exchanged views over matters of critical importance including strategy to conduct dialogue with Taliban, and formation of new dialogue committee.
Prime Minister expressed complete confidence over government’s ‘peace efforts’ and agreed to continue the process. Military leadership also expressed confidence over the process and said that army will back government’s decisions.
According to Dunya News sources, the conclusive decision over the options of dialogue and operation will be taken on Thursday.
