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No difference between terrorists and their abettors: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Tuesday that there was no difference between terrorists and their abettors.
Chairing a special anti-terrorism meeting of the country's civilian and military leadership, Prime Minister Sharif stressed the need to eliminate the mindset associated with terrorism and militancy.
It was agreed upon in the meeting that Operation Zarb-e-Azb would continue till the elimination of the least terrorist.
The meeting was attended by Army Chief General Raheel Sharif, DG-ISI Lt. General Rizwan Akhtar, Federal Ministers Chaudhry Nisar and Ishaq Dar.
In an earlier meeting Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that people could not be left at the mercy of terrorists.
The prime minister stressed that extraordinary times called for extraordinary measures. Prime Minister Sharif emphasised that citizens from all ethnicities and religious beliefs would be protected.
He added that atrocities committed by terrorists would not be forgotten of forgiven.
Prime Minister Sharif has summoned a meeting on parliamentary leaders on Wednesday morning. The meeting will finalise the National Action Plan to counter terrorism.
Courtesy www.thenews.com.pk