ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday emphasised the government's firm stance on national security matters, highlighting the necessity of addressing them through proper channels.

Joined by Minister for Law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, Attaullah Tarar clarified that the recent request by the Attorney General for Pakistan for an in-camera briefing on a specific national security issue was solely driven by the imperative of safeguarding the nation's interests.

He urged the public to grasp the sensitivity of such issues and assured that the Attorney General had clarified his stance on the matter.

Stressing the importance of discussing national security concerns at appropriate forums, Tarar reiterated that the Chief Justice holds the authority to convene a full-court if necessary.

Expressing optimism, the minister affirmed that all institutions would collaborate to prioritise the national interests of the country.

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