PM, Naqvi Discuss Security; Minister Alleges Afghan Soil Used for Terrorism
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- PM Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met in Lahore to discuss national security.
- The Interior Minister alleged that Afghanistan's soil is being used for terrorism against Pakistan.
- The Prime Minister directed that security arrangements be made more effective.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a detailed consultation with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore. Mr. Naqvi briefed the prime minister on the country's overall security situation, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the status of negotiations with the opposition. The premier commended the government's negotiating team for their positive approach.
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During a meeting with the Prime Minister, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi alleged that Afghanistan's soil is being used for terrorism against Pakistan. In response, PM Shehbaz Sharif directed that security arrangements be made more effective.
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During the meeting, which lasted approximately an hour and a half, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi alleged that Afghanistan's soil is being used for terrorism against Pakistan. In response, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued directives to make the country's security arrangements more effective. Following the consultation, Mr. Naqvi departed for Islamabad, where he was scheduled to meet with the President of Pakistan.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commended the government's negotiating team for their positive approach in the ongoing talks with the opposition. According to available reports, it was also agreed to resolve outstanding issues with the opposition through continued dialogue.
Following the consultation, which lasted over an hour, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi departed for Islamabad.
Musbat approach ka zikr acha hai. Is dialogue ke specific outcomes ya agreements ke baare mein bhi transparency ho to awam ka aitemaad barhega.
Opposition ke saath muzakarat ka zikr ummeed dilata hai. Mustaqil siyasi istehkam ke liye is qism ki guftugu jari rehni chahiye, sirf crisis ke waqt nahin.