Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi addresses a press conference in Islamabad on Saturday. – SCREENSHOT
ISLAMABAD:
The federal government decided on Friday to launch a major nationwide operation against banned organizations, as officials also deliberated concerns over the possible presence of IS elements in the country.
According to sources interviewed by Express News, a high-level security meeting, chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, has been convened in Islamabad in view of the security situation in the country.
The general inspectors of police from the four provinces were present and informed the Minister of the Interior of the public order situation in their respective regions.
During the session, participants agreed to launch a comprehensive crackdown on banned groups across the country.
Sources said concerns over the potential presence of Islamic State (Daesh) operatives in Pakistan were also raised, as well as the need for coordinated preventive measures.
Officials further consulted on a strategy to take action against sleeper cells and facilitators linked to banned outfits. The meeting also reviewed measures to strengthen security in Islamabad following the recent blasts in the capital, with a renewed focus on strengthening vigilance and preventive operations.
These decisions reflect a broader desire to strengthen internal security amid growing concerns about terrorist groups and urban terrorist networks.
