PM calls urgent meeting on national security

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has called an urgent meeting of the cabinet committee on national security on Thursday at PM House, official sources told Dawn.com on Wednesday.

Federal ministers for defence, interior, information and adviser on national security have been invited to attend the meeting.

Chairman joint chiefs of staff committee, three services chiefs, DG IB, DG ISI are also expected to attend the meeting.

“Latest developments with regard to government, Taliban peace talks would come under consideration,” said a cabinet source.

Interior Minister Nisar Ali Khan would brief the participants about the latest situation of the dialogue process between government and the Tehreek-i-Taliban including demands of the umbrella militant group.

The cabinet source said that recent Afghan elections and the impact of its result would also come under consideration.

This is the first time in last one month that civil and military leadership would face each other after tension rose between them due to statements of few cabinet members against the military establishment.

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PM chairs high-level security meeting with military officials

PM chairs high-level meeting on security and peace talks

khuma

Apr 16, 2014 08:56pm

Hope none has sabotaged the ongoing negotiations with outlaws criminals who have once again openly challenged the writ of the state by not extending the cease fire. The PM must initiate stern operation against them and extend security shelter to the innocent people across the country.

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independentthinker

Apr 16, 2014 11:22pm

With so many high-ranking officers (military and political) gathering, can we finally be hopeful that something concrete will finally come out of this meeting? That it will be unanimously agreed that the Talibans are no good and they must be destroyed? That our children deserve a better future? That our citizens cannot be held hostage in their own country? That billions that are being spent to protect our country will finally be put to some good use? That bullies are just bullies and we don't need to be afraid of them? That all Pakistanis can once again be proud of their nation, their military and their government? That all the insurgents around the world are sent a message - loud and clear - that Pakistan will never be a save haven for them and that they better cease their barbarian activities or find somewhere else to conduct them? For the sake of our beloved country, I hope the answer is a big YES!

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Anila

Apr 16, 2014 11:37pm

@independentthinker: And how would you finish them off when in last 10 years we have done everything in our hand to fight them and not succeeded. A coalition of 37 countries have tried the same for a decade and spent some 1,3 trillion USD but at last accepted the defeat. Is there any where in the world where such a strong reactionary group has been fought out except in SL where the Tamils where locked by the sea on 3 sides. At last we have sit at a talks table today or tomorrow and then minimize the group which we have to fight.

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AKA

Apr 17, 2014 12:06am

I hope government comes up with some solid stance instead of firing from the shoulders of Army and then if something goes wrong as in Kargil blaming Army for it.

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Skardu wala

Apr 17, 2014 12:08am

Matric passed Nawaz and his perpetual meetings. Nawaz will discuss surrender terms. Since Nawaz and his brother are apologists for TTP. And have sold the country down river, what else could the man want to discuss? The price of tea in China?

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Man from UNCLE

Apr 17, 2014 12:22am

This is just heard by reliable sources......... Nawaz to Genaral: " General please make sure all siri-pie restaurants in Lahore does not suffer any collateral damage. Other than that Allah Maaalik".

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independentthinker

Apr 17, 2014 12:30am

@Anila: I have repeatedly said that the reason why I don't think foreign powers have been successful is because they are not fighting at their home front. They are going after them in foreign countries, where more often then not, they are faced with hostility. Our military is fighting them in our own country - they are being supported by the locals, who are sick and tired of the Talibans. We have the equipment to fight them, far more sophisticated then theirs. By you saying others have failed - are you implying that because we risk losing, we should just surrender? I surely hope most Pakistanis don't share your views - at least not our government leaders or military personnel!

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Swat wala

Apr 17, 2014 12:38am

@Anila: Thank God that you did not loose any family member to bomb blasts, suicide bombers, indiscriminate killings, targeted killings and such. Ask the families of 58,000 who were killed. What they think. How they feel. Real stakeholders. Talk to more than 200,000 injured. Some permanently. Then give advice.

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Zak

Apr 17, 2014 01:01am

When the enemies howl, these double faced PML-N politicians go running to the Army, as they are scared out of their wits. Don't worry Nawaz and the khawaja duo, the same army you hate and vilify, will save your hide.

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Youth

Apr 17, 2014 01:04am

Nawaz Sharif should categorically order his ministers to stop using abusive language against the most important & highly respectable & disciplined establishment of Pakistan. Before taunting Pervaiz Musharraf the concerned ministers should understand fully well he has given 40 years to Pakistan Army he is still known as an ex-army general which will remain with him until his last day, so how can anyone say that Pervaiz Musharraf is only a civilian now.

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Ayesha Khan

Apr 17, 2014 01:20am

Nothing will happen, just the regular lollipop for the masses.

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US-MAN

Apr 17, 2014 01:29am

Gen Raheel, please save Pakistan from the clutches of these two thieves Zardari and Nawaz, before its too late. These two have done nothing for Pakistan, but looting, insecurity and countless economic failures.

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Mustafa

Apr 17, 2014 02:31am

As long as the patriotic Sharif carries his stick in the meeting, I believe Pakistan is secure.

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Ahmer

Apr 17, 2014 07:11am

No more meetings. Time for an OPERATION to put these animals in their place.

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Justice

Apr 17, 2014 07:39am

Khawajah Asif Sarha will have only one advice to offer - Hang Musharaf ASAP to please TTP for successful negotiation.

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