Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to inflict a decisive and crushing defeat on terrorists, ensuring they will never again dare to cast an evil eye on Pakistan.
Speaking at a high-level meeting on the country’s law and order situation on Friday, he reiterated the government’s ongoing commitment to completely eradicating terrorism from the country.
"The struggle to eliminate terrorism will continue, and we will defeat terrorists so thoroughly that they will never think of challenging Pakistan again," said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
He added that Pakistan's enemies are particularly fearful of the country's economic progress, which is a testament to its resilience.
The prime minister commended the proactive measures taken by various institutions and provincial governments in combating terrorism, praising the tireless efforts of security forces.
"Our brave officers and soldiers are confronting terrorists day and night, sacrificing their lives for the nation," he emphasised.
He assured full cooperation from the federal government to enhance the capabilities of all provinces in the fight against terrorism and extremism.
Shehbaz Sharif also mentioned that the federal government, in collaboration with provincial authorities, is strengthening the narrative against terrorism, which has shown encouraging results.
Highlighting the importance of unity, the prime minister stressed the need for all provinces and institutions to put aside their differences and work together to eliminate terrorism.
He also directed institutions to intensify efforts to combat smuggling and further clamp down on human trafficking networks, ensuring that smugglers are brought to justice.
In the ongoing fight for safer cities, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for the rapid completion of Safe City projects across major cities.
He noted that the National and Provincial Intelligence Fusion and Threat Assessment Center has been established at NACTA to improve coordination.
Additionally, the Forensic Science Agency in Islamabad is operational, and improvements are underway in Punjab.
Participants in the meeting included key federal ministers, provincial representatives, and senior law enforcement officials.
He concluded by emphasising that the nation must unite against common threats and work together for peace and security.
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