Govt determined to stop terrorist organizations’ activities on social media

Islamabad: A meeting of National Action Plan's Coordination Committee chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad has decided to enhance coordination between National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) and provinces.    

In his remarks on the occasion, Mohsin Naqvi said a National Fusion Center has been established for effective coordination.

The Interior Minister said NACTA will play a leading role in the fight against terrorism.

Reforms have been initiated in NACTA, and its original role is being restored.

The meeting decided to take comprehensive measures to curb the activities of banned terrorist organizations on social media including blocking their accounts with the cooperation of PTA.

The meeting decided that the provinces would take steps under a comprehensive strategy to prevent illegal SIM cards.

Condemning the recent acts of terrorism in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Interior Minister said the federal government will fully cooperate to enhance the professional capabilities of the Counter-Terrorism Force in the two provinces to combat terrorism.

Mohsin Naqvi stated police and frontier constabulary will be strengthened to deal with terrorism. He added that apart from capacity building, the provinces have to equip police with the latest technology.

The Interior Minister announced to fulfill the requirements of law enforcement agencies on a priority basis.

The meeting also reviewed steps taken for the security of Chinese nationals.

Mohsin Naqvi directed the full implementation of a foolproof security plan chalked out for the safety of Chinese nationals.

The meeting was informed that 206 terrorists were killed in 7,984 Intelligence-Based Operations (IBOs) till October this year.