ISLAMABAD: National Security Committee (NSC) in its second round has expressed resolve to take action against social media accounts running negative campaign to spread speculations over Pakistan’s economy.
The NSC meeting presided over by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reviewed the elements that caused the country’s disrepute on social media. The NSC meeting, the principal decision-making forum on foreign policy and national security, was attended by senior civilian and military leaders.
During the meeting of the NSC, it has also been proposed to take action against those who spread negative campaigns against Pakistan on social media.
The meeting also decided to keep an eye on the social media accounts that promote the agenda of the enemies of the country, besides, instructions were issued to take action against the social media accounts that target the economy.
Earlier, in the first round, the civil-military leadership expressed resolve on Friday to consolidate the hard-earned gains in the country and deal with terrorism with an iron hand. Federal ministers Ishaq Dar, Khwaja Asif, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and others attended the moot. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir other services chiefs and spymaster Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum were also present.
The moot of the civil and military leaders came as Pakistan recently witnessed surge in terrorism cases after the TTP withdrew from the ceasefire agreement. Sources said the forum pledged to establish peace in every nook and corner of the country. It also resolved to ensure effective implementation of the National Action Plan.
Last week, in the opening round, the high-level body vowed to eradicate terrorism with full force and without any distinction before postponing the moot till today so decisions could be finalised in view of proposals.
Since it is quite unusual for the NSC meeting to enter a second round, it was believed that decisions would be taken not only to deal with terrorism but also to stabilise the country’s crippling economy.
The civil and military leadership of the country has resolved that Pakistan, which remained the worst victim of terrorism in the world, had gained peace after a long war on terror that began in 2001.
The state will not allow terrorism to resurface because peace was gained through the sacrifices of thousands of Pakistani citizens.
Over the past few months, the law and order situation in the country has worsened, with terrorist groups like the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the militant Islamic State group, and Gul Bahadur Group executing attacks with near impunity across the country.
Insurgents in Balochistan have also stepped up their violent activities and formalised a nexus with the TTP.
The incident at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police’s Counter-Terrorism Department interrogation centre in Bannu and the suicide bombing attempt in Islamabad not only set off alarm bells in the power corridors but also left several countries worried about the security of their nationals.
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