Minister, DG ISPR to brief political leaders on security situation today

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Director General ISPR Lte-Gen Ahmed Sharif will jointly brief the top leadership of all political parties on Sunday (today) on the prevailing national security situation.

The high-level background briefing will focus on the current state of national security, particularly in the context of Pakistan-India relations and the implications of recent developments, Radio Pakistan said.

Participants will be briefed on the defensive preparedness of Pakistan’s armed forces, ongoing diplomatic efforts, and the official stance of the state on key issues.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Malaysian Counterpart Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday and shared Pakistan’s serious concerns over the prevailing tensions in South Asia as a result of India’s provocative behavior since the Pahalgam incident.

Shehbaz Sharif categorically rejected any attempt to link Pakistan to the incident, without sharing any evidence and reiterated Pakistan’s offer for an international, transparent, credible and neutral investigation to be carried out to ascertain the facts behind this incident. He said Pakistan would welcome Malaysia’s participation in this investigation.

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While stressing that Pakistan has always condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, the prime minister highlighted Pakistan’s role as a front-line state in the war against terror and its tremendous sacrifices in this effort. He said India’s actions are distracting Pakistan from its counterterrorism efforts on its western border.

The prime minister of Pakistan emphasized that it is unthinkable for Pakistan to get involved in such a controversy, particularly at a time when the country has just emerged from a serious economic crisis and is back on the path towards economic stability.

The two prime ministers also exchanged views on Pakistan-Malaysia relations, reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation in various fields, including trade, investment, and cultural exchanges. In this context, the prime minister conveyed that he looks forward to paying an official visit to Malaysia later this year.

The telephone call underscores the close friendship and mutual understanding between Pakistan and Malaysia, and both leaders agreed to remain in touch on regional and international developments.

Earlier, the top leadership of the Pakistan Army reiterated its unflinching resolve to uphold the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country against any aggression or misadventure.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the resolve was expressed during the Special Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC), presided over by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ).