Interior Minister Professor Ahsan Iqbal chaired a high-level meeting on formation of National Internal Security Policy (NISP) 2018-2023. The meeting was attended by officials from law enforcement agencies, Counter Terrorism Force, Home ministries of provincial governments, HEC and Ministry of Interior. Interior Minister said that the roadmap for formulation of National Internal Security Policy 2018-2023 is centered on the goals defined in vision 2025 that envisages sharing peace, stability and development links which are vital for progress of any nation.
Interior Minister added that we have steered the country towards progress by enabling peace and political stability to take roots in the country. He said that we have to take practical steps now to consolidate the gains made and improve our capabilities for the new and future threats to our peace and security. Interior Minister said that political stability plays vital role in the development which requires avoiding conflicts in all forms and manifestations. National security has become a broad subject with social, political and economic dimensions gaining importance. The nature of threats is changing with technological revolution. CPEC has changed geo-political equilibrium in the region due to which new geo-political pressures are developing on Pakistan. We must develop a comprehensive approach with the ownership of all stakeholders to succeed in implementation.
He also stressed that youth in Pakistan constitute a major part of the population and is an asset of the country. It is our priority to mobilize our youth towards peace and stability by providing them an enabling environment.
He stated that new internal security policy framework is directed towards establishing a new paradigm for policy on security and peace. A more empirical and evidence based approach focused on the implementation of the goals has been adopted. Interior Minister also said that ownership and participation of the key government departments as well as that of the key state institutions and broader civil society is critical for its success and implementation.-PR
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