Islamabad, March 29, 2025: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured full support to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and Balochistan in tackling terrorism, emphasizing that all possible resources will be provided to enhance counter-terrorism efforts.
Naqvi made these remarks while chairing the second meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, which was attended by key officials, including Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, the Federal Interior Secretary, DG FIA, DG Passport, the National Coordinator of NACTA, and representatives from security agencies.
Additionally, Punjab Law Minister Malik Sohaib Ahmed, K-P Advisor on Information Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif, Sindh Interior Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjhar, and interior ministers of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan participated, with provincial IGs and secretaries joining via Zoom.
Naqvi stressed that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Army Chief Gen Syed Asim Munir, and all stakeholders are aligned in their commitment to eliminating terrorism, assuring that no counter-terrorism decision will be made without provincial consultation.
The meeting also reviewed progress on strengthening Counter-Terrorism Departments (CTDs) in the provinces. Naqvi highlighted that for effective counter-terrorism, it is essential to fully activate CTDs at the provincial level, with K-P and Balochistan receiving special assistance due to their security challenges.
At the federal level, the FIA’s Counter-Terrorism Wing will be fully activated. The meeting also discussed the establishment of National and Provincial Intelligence Fusion and Threat Assessment Centers, which have already received approval, with work underway at the provincial level.
Naqvi also revealed that the Frontier Constabulary is being transformed into the National Reserve Police, enhancing its role in counter-terrorism operations. Additionally, it was agreed to make explosive materials a federal subject to ensure better monitoring and control.
The committee decided to raise the issue of terrorism with the Afghan government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, addressing cross-border security concerns.
Naqvi also stressed that all institutions must strictly enforce SOPs for the security of foreign nationals.
The meeting followed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s directive for federal and provincial governments to forcefully implement a unified response to terrorism and anti-state narratives. His call aligns with COAS Gen Asim Munir’s recent statement emphasizing the need to transform Pakistan from a “soft state” into a “hard state” against security threats.
With intensified efforts at both the federal and provincial levels, Pakistan aims to strengthen its counter-terrorism framework and tackle security challenges head-on.
