Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that there is no space for terrorism, extremism and sectarianism in Pakistan and all-out efforts will be made for development, prosperity and peace in the country of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
He said the provincial government has made effective legislation to counter terrorism, extremism and sectarianism in the light of the National Action Plan (NAP).
He expressed these views on Monday during his meeting with Punjab Minister for Anti-terrorism Col Muhammad Ayub (retd) to discuss matters relating to terrorism, extremism and sectarianism.
The Chief Minister said that significant decline in incidents of terrorism and sectarianism has been reported due to effective measures taken under the NAP. He said elimination of terrorism is our goal and a peaceful environment is available for the people due to the comprehensive steps taken by the government.
He said all departments have performed extremely well in the war against terrorism. He said sacrifices rendered by Pakistan in the war against terrorism are matchless and those who laid down their lives in this war are the heroes of the nation and their sacrifices will not go waste.