According to the press release, the meeting was attended by Foreign Minister, Defence Minister, Interior Minister, Minister for Education, Minister for Human Rights, Minister for KA&GB, Law Minister, Adviser Finance, CJCSC, COAS, CAS, V-CNS, SAPM on Information, DG-ISI, DG-ISPR, Secretary Foreign Affairs and other senior officers.

The committee discussed the situation arising out of the unilateral and illegal actions by the Indian government, situation inside Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir and along the Line of Control.

The press statement said that the Committee decided to take following actions:

1. Downgrading of diplomatic relations with India.
2. Suspension of bilateral trade with India.
3. Review of bilateral arrangements.
4. Matter to be taken to the United Nations, including the Security Council.
5. Independence Day, on 14 August, to be observed in solidarity with brave Kashmiris and their just struggle for their right of self-determination. 15th August will be observed as Black Day.

"PM directed that all diplomatic channels be activated to expose brutal Indian racist regime, design and human rights violations," a statement issued after the meeting said.

During the meeting, PM Imran directed the armed forces to continue vigilance.

PM Imran Khan summoned a second session of the NSC, within a week following the Indian move to scrap special status of occupied Kashmir.

The Government following the conclusion of NSC meeting, has decided to downgrade bilateral relations with India and suspend bilateral trade with them. Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan in India will be recalled and Indian High Commissioner in Pakistan will be sent back.