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"We have done a lot of homework and are doing some more research," said Nisar while addressing a press conference in Islamabad, adding that the government had talked to almost all security forces. Nisar was due to submit a draft of his security policy to the Prime Minister on August 13, 2013.
He said that the government was working on an agenda for the conference while all the leaders of the political parties had also expressed willingness to attend.
National Security Policy
Talking about the provisions of the national security policy, he said that a joint intelligence secretariat will be formed.
"It will work round the clock and make swift decisions over actionable intelligence," he said.
"It will also coordinate with National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) which had been dysfunctional so far," he added.
"A coordinated effort will be devised which will be separate for every province, the overall responsibility of which will rest with NACTA" explained Nisar.
The interior minister added that a Counter Terrorism Rapid Deployment Force was being initiated at federal level who would mostly comprise of military or retired military officers.
"If despite our pre-emptive measures an act of terrorism occurs, the rapid deployment force will be expected to act within minutes."
The interior minister said, "Our intention is right. If any loopholes are found in the policy, we expect the citizens to point them out so that we can rectify them."
Asserting that developing a national security policy was no small task, he questioned, "How can people from the preceding government talk about national security when for the past 13 years we couldn't even decide if the war on terror was ours or not."
Taliban peace talks
"We have considered the offer for talks thoroughly," said Nisar, "but the decision will be taken in the APC."
He said that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government believed in sorting out issues through dialogue.
"However, if the people want us to take a different route, we will take that," said the interior minister.
Nisar said that the government is ready for peace, as well as war.
"However, for war the entire nation will have to get ready. It won't be a half-hearted effort," said the interior minister.
"We are not waging a war but we are trying to save the country," he added.
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In Pakistan, when governments do not have will and intent to do any thing they call APC.
Ch Nisar's press conference today was a clear message to all that the Government of Pakistan is working on its toes to fix the country. Ch Nisar's message to the people was to finally decide our friends and foes. To decide upon the boundaries of the acceptable and forbidden.
For once, the PTI fanboys should appreciate that Ch Nisar is highly serious about these issues and is working hard on unravelling these complexities.
i think we all should thank God now that we have a serious and responsible person incharge of the Interior and not Rehman Malik, whose incompetence was in itself part of the problem.
That's why I voted for Nisar because I had no doubt on his credibility.We should give them some time so that we can complete our homework once and than go all guns blazing.
The people of Pakistan have taken Interior Minister's press conference with high esteem.
The joint team who will be working for the betterment of Pakistan should also have civilians who are having clean credentials so that civilians should also be able to give input to the government.
I wish PML(N) Government will be able to deal with an iron hand with all the militants and terrorists in the entire country.
May Al-Mighty Allah help you to save Pakistan for the generations to come. AMEEN.
APC??????? what does it mean??????? how many times you people sit together using this name... Did it work??? of course it didn't thats why you are sitting again and again.... waste of time and a purpose less job. we are just "GUFTAR K GHAZI" no practical implementation.....
Thanks Mr. Minister for not hiding facts from us. Hopefully your actions will speak louder than your words. Inshallah
@ZZ haters gonna always hate,, typical Immature and PTI troll... pure shame,,nuff said
@ZZ: this is not the time to crack jokes and being sarcastic.
you can tell if a person is sincere or not by his body language nd the way he talks. his press conference got me glued to tv.May Allah swt unite us all to fight the evil which is trying its best to destroy pakistan. time to stand United.
Full marks Ch. Nisar sb, I pray for your success as your success is our nation's success. And for your excellent and un-interrupted teamwork with Army.
I.love.pakistan
Ch.fiaz
exactly, thats the thing, if its war then everyone would have to get ready and support the government. So far, it should be clear to PTI and PML N, that you cannot negotiate with people who don't even believe in the democratic process or the writ of govt. We have to realize that if drones are against our sovereignty then the FATA terrorists don't prove as loyal national citizens either. They don't believe in ur nation, don't like your religion, don't approve of your way of life; it would be foolish to ever talk to them.
I am really impressed with Home minister's body language in his today's press conference. I think he means business and it should be comforting for the nation that home ministry is now in able hands by Allah's grace. Mr. Nisar's words carry a lot of substance unlike his predecessor's.
this for the first time I loved to hear a press conference of any politician and realized now we r on the right track may allah's blessing be with us. All politicians for gods sake work togather to make a proud pakistan
though m not a very big fan of this person but i would like to make a request to u sir interior minister please take some concrete steps to solve these issues which is threatening our nation
Lol! This means you have never worked in your life.
Even Rehman Malik was better than you. (I know I am comparing him to as worst as it gets but he is at par with him if not below him)
Yaayyy... Do it soooon and Please FIX our country core issues... with IK or without... we want Pakistan.. not IK and PTI... IK must join APC unconditionally, otherwise leave him out or better Kick him OUT.
Good move by Interior Minister to cope terrorism.
They'll still be 'doing their research' when they're kicked out by the army. Losers.
Had it been Ik instead of Ch. Nisar, the headline would have been " Drones kill our citizens, the war is not ours" :) Journalism at its best :P