The recent hijacking of the Jaffar Express has once again highlighted Pakistan’s growing terrorism threats. It has compelled the state to take unconventional counterterrorism approaches. The resurgence of anti-state movements, particularly by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), poses existential threats to national security which prompts the government and security institutions […]
National Action Plan
Reviving the National Action Plan: A Roadmap for Pakistan’s Security and Stability
Pakistan today stands at a critical juncture. A renewed wave of terrorism has rekindled serious concerns about the nation’s internal security. Incidents like the Jaffar Express hijacking serve as stark reminders that traditional responses to these challenges are no longer adequate. The resurgence of the Baloch separatist insurgency and the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) campaign have […]
Sherry condemns Data Darbar blast, wants NAP implemented
Parliamentary Leader in the Upper House Senator Sherry Rehman on Wednesday regretted that despite escalation of terrorism in the month of Ramazan, the opposition parties had not been taken into confidence regarding the implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP). The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader condemned the blast targeting police outside Data Darbar in […]
Pakistan committed to implement NAP: China
China on Monday applauded Pakistan for devising guidelines to implement the National Action Plan (NAP) as per United Nations Security Council’s resolution and said it shows its resolve to fight terrorism. “China has noticed the relevant report. The newly released guidelines are Pakistan’s latest measures to implement National Action Plan,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lu […]
Army vows support for implementation of NAP
Pakistan Army has once again expressed its determination to help fully implement the National Action Plan (NAP). The resolve came during the 220th Corps Commanders Conference held at the General Headquarters on Tuesday. “Forum expressed its resolve to support government and all stakeholders in implementation of the National Action Plan,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) […]
Govt decides to form expert groups to implement NAP
Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said Pakistan is firmly committed not to allow any militant group to operate in the country or use its territory for any militant activity within or outside the country. While chairing the first-ever meeting of the National Internal Security Committee here at the Prime Minister Office, the prime minister said […]
Govt briefing on NAP cancelled after opposition backs out
The government on Wednesday cancelled its consultative meeting scheduled for March 28 to discuss National Action Plan due to the absence of important political leaders of the opposition, sources said. Sources stated that Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi had written letters to opposition members upon special orders of Prime Minister Imran Khan to summon them […]
Prime Minister, COAS discuss national security matters
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at Prime Minister’s House and discussed national security of the country. During the meeting, both the leaders discussed national security of the country among other affairs. Besides national security, COAS and Prime Minister also discussed professional affairs […]
Punjab govt to begin scrutiny of Madrassa students
LAHORE: In light of the National Action Plan (NAP), the Punjab government on Friday decided to begin scrutiny of Pakistani and foreign Madrassa students. The provincial government will launch examination of Madrassa students from the scratch across Punjab, according to which the students and their families will be made to sign an affidavit that they […]