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All institutions should work together to protect people: PMISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif called upon all institutions of the country to work together and protect the people of Pakistan.
The prime minister chaired a high-level meeting to discuss national security which was attended by the country’s top political and civilian leadership. During the meeting Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif paid tribute to the ISI for the security of the country.
A decision by the federal government to identify elements involved in terrorism and take strict action against them was taken. Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said it had been stressed on the Taliban committee to ensure that the dialogue process was result-oriented.
The meeting was briefed by DG ISI Lt. General Zaheerul Islam on the security situation of the country. The DG ISI informed the meeting of developments taking place in regards to terrorist incidents and ensured that elements involved in terrorism would be identified and brought to justice.
The country’s civilian and military leadership also discussed the situation in Afghanistan post presidential elections.
The meeting was attended by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif, Director General Inter Services Intelligence (DG ISI) Lieutenant General Zaheerul-Islam, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar, special assistant to the PM Syed Tariq Fatemi, and other high rank officials.
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