PM forms committee to implement anti-terror plan

The PM himself will head the committee. The decision to this effect was taken at a consultative meeting, chaired by the prime minister, held in Islamabad today.

The members of the committee include Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Federal Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid, Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal and Adviser to PM on Foreign Affairs and National Security Sartaj Aziz.

During the meeting, PM Sharif said he himself would supervise the process of implementation of the plan to ensure early and effective implementation.

The Peshawar tragedy will remain in focus of the government until the last terrorist on the soil of Pakistan is eliminated, said Mr. Sharif.

He directed the attorney general to consult the political leadership for bringing necessary amendments to the constitution at the earliest.

The Prime Minister said Zarb-e Azb operation against the anti-state elements in the tribal areas and those taking shelter in cities was an important turn in the history of the country.

Mr. Sharif said he himself would visit the provinces and get update on implementation of plan from the provincial governments.

Police and the law-enforcement agencies have important role in the mission, underlined the PM.