ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government has decided to take comprehensive measures to curb the activities of banned terrorist organizations on social media including blocking their accounts with the cooperation of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
A press release said that the decision has been taken during a meeting of National Action Plan’s Coordination Committee chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad.
The meeting also decided to enhance coordination between National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) and provinces.
The participants of the meeting also agreed that the provinces will take measures under a comprehensive strategy to prevent illegal SIM cards.
The meeting also reviewed measures taken for the security of Chinese citizens. On the occasion, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi directed full implementation of foolproof security plan chalked out for the safety of Chinese citizens in the country.
The meeting was also informed that two hundred and six terrorists were killed in 7984 intelligence-based operations till October this year.
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Mohsin Naqvi said a National Fusion Center has been established for effective coordination. He 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.
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 said police and frontier constabulary will be strengthened to deal with terrorism. He said apart from capacity building, the provinces have to equip police with the latest technology.
The Interior Minister announced to meet requirements of law enforcement agencies on priority basis.
