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Shehbaz says practical strategy followed to root out terrorism
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ISLAMABAD: With a promise to root out terrorism from Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the government was working on a comprehensive, practical and effective strategy to get rid of terrorists of all kinds and manifestations.
In this regard, he cited the Fitna al-Hindustan (BLA-like terrorist groups operating in Balochistan), Khawarij (Taliban and other extremists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and various anti-social elements.
The State of Pakistan has adopted a multi-dimensional approach in the war against terrorism, the prime minister said, as he chaired a meeting of the steering committee formed under the slogan of “Harden the State”.
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On the other hand, Shehbaz also talked about the Afghan nationals living illegally in Pakistan.
The government was executing the programme effectively to send them back to Afghanistan according to international laws, he added.
About Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, Shehbaz said the entire world acknowledged Pakistan’s victory over India in the recent war.
HOLISTIC APPROACH
Challenges like terrorism with social and political needs a multi-dimensional response.
Therefore, the prime minister described the past and present strategy as he described the government’s resolve.
In this connection, he noted the effective use of ground operation, required legislation, meaningful public contact and discouragement of extremism to achieve the goal.
INVESTMENT AND TERRORISM
To emphasis his point, the prime minister said only a terrorism-free, peaceful and strong government structure could restore the investors’ confidence at the international level.
He also cited the government initiatives like digitalisation and tax reforms to restoring the international investors confidence.
The remarks come as President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the US and Pakistan had reached a trade deal and the two countries would work together to develop their oil reserves.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, who is the cabinet member as a foreign minister, confirmed the news.
MAY 9 AND PTI
Meanwhile, the promise to present a peaceful also coincides with the latest of convictions in the May 9 attacks.
Earlier, anti-terrorism courts in Lahore had sentenced the likes of Malik Ahmad Bachar and Yasmin Rashid in separate cases, as the PTI — founded by now-incarcerated Imran Khan — feels the heat after indulging in violent protests on May 9.
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As the PTI government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa along with some others is persistently opposing operation against terrorists in the province, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur recently got a swift reply from Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
Read more: Naqvi to Gandapur: Will use all resources against terrorists
And on Thursday, the prime minister ordered the concerned quarters to ensure complete and effective coordination among the federal and provincial governments.
Meanwhile, he also ordered that the recommendation put forward by the steering committee should be implemented swiftly.
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