Tackling terrorism: National leadership is on same page, says Rashid
After the Peshawar tragedy a national consensus has developed, says Rashid
After the Peshawar tragedy a national consensus has developed, says Rashid. PHOTO: EXPRESS
ISLAMABAD:
Information Minister Senator Pervaiz Rashid has said the national leadership has taken right direction to root out terrorism and extremism from the country with single-mindedness.
In an interview to a TV channel, he said after the tragic incident of Peshawar, a significant change had taken place. “In the past it was said that Pakistan was confused and indecisive as far as the issue of tackling terrorism was concerned, but after the Peshawar tragedy a national consensus has developed, altering the 35-year old mindset and approach within few days,” he said.
To a question, he said services of the armed forces have been acquired in light of the Constitution, law and civilian discipline. “This time the purview and scope of the special courts has been extended as in the past they used to hold trial of the accused related to army offences, or attack on defence installations but now special courts are being constituted to try cases of terrorism,” he said.
He said protection and security of its citizens was foremost responsibility of the state and the decision to form special courts has been taken by all stakeholders.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 6th, 2014.
Information Minister Senator Pervaiz Rashid has said the national leadership has taken right direction to root out terrorism and extremism from the country with single-mindedness.
In an interview to a TV channel, he said after the tragic incident of Peshawar, a significant change had taken place. “In the past it was said that Pakistan was confused and indecisive as far as the issue of tackling terrorism was concerned, but after the Peshawar tragedy a national consensus has developed, altering the 35-year old mindset and approach within few days,” he said.
To a question, he said services of the armed forces have been acquired in light of the Constitution, law and civilian discipline. “This time the purview and scope of the special courts has been extended as in the past they used to hold trial of the accused related to army offences, or attack on defence installations but now special courts are being constituted to try cases of terrorism,” he said.
He said protection and security of its citizens was foremost responsibility of the state and the decision to form special courts has been taken by all stakeholders.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 6th, 2014.