National Action Plan: Civil-military huddle decides to set up NCIMC

ISLAMABAD: The apex committee of the National Action Plan (NAP) on Thursday decided to set up a National Crisis Information Management Cell (NCIMC) to ensure timely, correct and smooth flow of information about internal security issues, said a statement issued by PM Office.

The meeting held with PM Imran Khan in the chair decided to set up a National Crisis Information Management Cell with ministries of interior and information as lead bodies.

The meeting reviewed the progress made so far on various components of the National Action Plan. It also took into account the latest developments especially the situation in neighbouring Afghanistan and its possible implications for the country.

Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI today chaired a meeting of Apex Committee of National Action Plan. pic.twitter.com/trsGk2aYRc

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The committee reviewed short-term, medium and long-term targets of the revised National Action Plan and deliberated upon the role and responsibilities of all stakeholders including federation, provinces and law enforcement agencies, read the statement.

It was decided that tangible key performance indicators would be set for each target with delineated timelines.

The meeting decided also to fast track implementation of various measures to meet emergent security challenges including cyber security, espionage, judicial and civil reforms.

The measures including the capacity building of law enforcement agencies counter violent extremism and other issues having a direct bearing on national security were also decided.

The civil-military leadership also reviewed various steps that have been put in place to ensure fool-proof security of the foreigners especially Chinese nationals working on CPEC and non-CPEC projects in the country.

The Apex Committee also reviewed internal situation especially some recent incidents involving law and order. It was resolved that all measures would be taken to ensure internal security and miscreants would be dealt with the full force of the law.

The prime minister stated that the nation has paid a huge price in fighting the menace of terrorism.

He paid glowing tributes to the armed forces, police, intelligence agencies and other law enforcement agencies for their invaluable contributions and sacrifices towards ensuring internal security.

The prime minister emphasized the need for enhanced coordination and effective measures to achieve the various short, medium, and long-term targets set under the revised National Action Plan.

The meeting was attended by federal ministers for foreign affairs, defence, finance, interior, information, Chief of Army Staff, DG ISI, National Security Advisor, provincial chief ministers including Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir PM, federal secretaries, chief secretaries, IGs and other senior civil and military officials.