No room for mistakes in war against terrorism, says PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said Wednesday that there was no room for mistakes in the war against terrorism, and vowed to win this battle at any cost.

“Implementation on the National Action Plan is the key to success in the war against terrorism. There is no room for mistake—we will win this war at any cost,” said Sharif.

The statement from the prime minister came after chairing a high-level meeting of apex committees from all provinces – also attended by Army Chief General Raheel Sharif and DG ISI Lt-Gen Rizwan Akhtar – to discuss matters relating to implementation of the National Action Plan to eliminate terrorism.

The high-level meeting was also attended by provincial chief ministers, chief secretaries and the Inspectors-General of Police from all provinces.

“Measures taken against terrorism are above all doubts. We have in front of us a national strategy against terrorism. The federation and provinces should work hand-in-hand to ensure its implementation,” said the prime minister.




'No refuge for terrorists'

Earlier today, while chairing the meeting of the National Action Plan Committee, Sharif said that all available resources must be invested into implementing the action plan with full determination.

The committee discussed strategies as to how the action plan would be carried out against terrorism in the country as well as a review of the overall law and order situation.

The meeting of the National Action Plan Committee also included federal ministers, all four provincial chief ministers, as well as the military leadership.

While evaluating the role of special courts to aid in eliminating terrorism, the PM said that there will be no more refuge for terrorists to hide in Pakistan and the entire nation is committed to that cause.