He claimed that foreign hand was involved in terrorist activities in different parts of the country.
Sheikh Rasheed said that it was time to give a loud and clear message to the foreign forces, which were supporting the terrorists.
Talking to a private television channel, he said that the government should take strict action against terrorists and protect the lives of people of the country.
He urged all political parties to sit together for devising a joint strategy to restore peace for the political and economic stability of Pakistan.
Replying to a question, he said that counter terrorism security mechanism should be evolved with the consultation of all political parties and security institutions of the country.
AML chief said that de-stability and unrest in Pakistan caused the instability in whole region and all the issues with India and Pakistan should be solved for the peace and stability of the region.
Replying to another question, he said that national unity and joint strategy with the consultation all stakeholders would be a solution to maintain peace in the country.