Summary Ahsan Iqbal said that successful operation of security forces had weakened networks of terrorists.
ISLAMABAD (APP) - Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal Tuesday said the successful operation of Pakistan’s security forces had weakened networks of terrorists, who were on the run.
“We made the National Action Plan (NAP) and launched a full-fledged operation against terrorists in the country, which will continue till complete annihilation of terrorists and extremists,” he said.
The Minister was addressing a passing-out ceremony of new Counter-Terrorism Force (CTF) here at Islamabad Police Line.
Ahsan Iqbal lauded the role of nation, Pakistan’s armed forces, police and other law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in the war against terrorism and said besides sacrificing thousands of precious lives, the country’s economy also suffered loss of more than US $ 100 billion.
“Peace is very much important for development as is oxygen necessary for human life,” he said and added that the societies having instability and insurgency could not meet the pace of progress.”
He said police were not only doing their own duty but also playing a vital role in the country’s development. It were the police, who performed their duty day and night so that citizens could sleep without any fear, he added.
Congratulating the CTF on completion of its training, Ahsan Iqbal said he was pleased that women had also become part of the force. Women, he added, were also playing an active role in fighting against terrorism.
The minister said selection of the CTF personnel was made on merit, who were imparted training by the army to keep them abreast with modern needs.
He said an anti-riot police force had also been formed to ensure law and order in Islamabad.
