Taliban's acts of terrorism will be severely dealt with: National Security Committee
The committee resolved to avoid path of conflict and to severely deal with terrorist attacks.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – National Security Committee’s session chaired by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif resolved to continue the on-going negotiation process with the renewed determination to deal any terrorist attacks.
The session also reviewed national security situation, Taliban ceasefire, NATO forces’ exit from Afghanistan and situation following it.
Members showed determination that Pakistan will opt the path of progress instead of engaging in conflicts.
The agenda of the meeting was based on three main points which are; the strategy of continuing Taliban negotiations, Afghanistan’s post-elections situation, and border relations with neighbouring Iran.
According to Dunya News sources, the subject of Taliban’s decision not to renew ceasefire also came under discussion and the committee expressed deep concerns over the development.
Reportedly, civil and military leadership also considered and discussed Taliban’s demands seriously.
The committee resolved that no act of terrorism from Taliban side will be tolerated and that the acts of terrorism will be severely dealt with.
Director General (DG) Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt General Zaheer ul Islam also briefed the committee about the anticipated situation in Afghanistan after recent presidential elections and scheduled exit of the NATO forces.
Earlier, National security meeting headed by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif took place in Islamabad and lasted over three hours.
The meeting was attended by Ministers of Defence and Interior, Advisor on National Security, chiefs of three services and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee.
Directors General Inter-Services Intelligence and Intelligence Bureau were also part of this meeting.
