Islamabad (Web Desk): A highly significant in-camera session of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) held at the Parliament House, focusing on the nation’s security challenges.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif read out the declaration unanimously adopted by the Parliamentary Committee on National Security, which met in Islamabad with Speaker National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in the chair.
The committee stressed the need for a strategic and unified political resolve, combined with the full might of the state, to eliminate terrorism from the country.
The forum emphasized the immediate implementation of the National Action Plan and the Azm-e-Istehkam strategy to dismantle terror networks, logistical support systems, and the nexus between terrorism and crime.
The committee also expressed concerns regarding the growing misuse of social media platforms by terrorist groups to spread propaganda, recruit followers, and coordinate attacks.
It called for urgent measures to prevent the misuse of digital platforms and stressed the importance of dismantling social media networks operated by terrorists.
Reiterating its firm resolve to support Pakistan's armed forces and law enforcement agencies, the committee acknowledged the sacrifices made by the security forces in defense of the motherland.
It added that the nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the armed forces, police, FC, and intelligence agencies in the fight against terrorism.
The committee declared that no entity, individual, or group will be allowed to undermine Pakistan’s peace and stability in collusion with the enemies of the country.
While regretting the absence of some opposition members from the meeting, the committee affirmed its commitment to continuing the consultative process in the future.
The committee strongly condemned the recent incidents of terrorism and expressed solidarity with the affected families.
The marathon meeting, lasting over six hours, was attended by a wide array of top political and military figures, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, and senior provincial leaders.
The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, members of the parliamentary committee, political leaders, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Syed Asim Munir, key federal ministers, as well as senior officials from the military and intelligence agencies.
Among the provincial representatives were Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, who attended on behalf of PTI members.
Balochistan’s Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti was also present, alongside Governors and Inspectors General of Police from all provinces. Notably, Sardar Akhtar Mengal of the BNP was invited but chose not to attend.
The opposition party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), had initially confirmed its participation but made a last-minute reversal, stating that they would only attend if allowed a meeting with their founder.
This high-level meeting followed the recent terrorist attack by the outlawed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), which had targeted a train in a remote mountain pass in Bolan district.
The militants held 440 passengers hostage for an entire day before security forces successfully intervened, rescuing the hostages and killing 33 attackers.
Tragically, 26 passengers lost their, and four security personnel embraced martyrdom in the operation.
