The Punjab Provincial Apex Committee took a holistic view of the security situation in the province and measures being taken to meet the challenges and mitigate multifaceted threats, including jointly intelligence-based operations.
In a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the committee paid tribute to the law enforcement agencies and security forces for their relentless efforts and sacrifices for peace in the country.
The committee underscored the need for registration of madrassas, regulating use of loud speakers and driving out the illegal foreign nationals who remain the spoilers of peace in the province.
The forum was briefed on the security plan for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
Special focus was laid on border areas security to break the nexus between crime, illegal spectrum and terrorism besides ensuring foreign nationals' security, especially of the Chinese nationals employed on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and other projects.
The forum was also apprised of a massive capacity building of the counter-terrorism department, police and expansion of the Punjab Safe City Project to all districts.
It reaffirmed the joint resolve to continue working in synergy to ensure public safety and well-being.
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