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‘No terrorist activity can weaken morale of Pakistani nation’
APPISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Pervez Rasheed on Monday said that no terrorist activity could weaken the high morale of Pakistani nation.
He said slogans of ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ (Long Live Pakistan) at Wagah border is an evidence that no terrorist could suppress the patriotism.
“No doubt, the loss of innocent lives was big at Wagah border but such terrorist activity cannot suppress our national enthusiasm or morale.”
“Zarb-e-Azb operation to eliminate terrorism was continuing with success and this is the victory that suicide attacks have decreased as compared to the past,” he said talking to a private television channel
He said, “Today, flag lowering ceremony was held at Wagah border as usual and our next generation will continue to participate in such activities or celebration with the same spirit and enthusiasm.”
Replying to a question he said that training of Rapid Response Force (RRF), was continuing, adding that a vibrant mechanism of intelligence sharing had been adopted by the intelligence institutions and law enforcement agencies.
The federal minister said that provinces are also sharing the intelligence, adding that a successful operation in Karachi was continuing due to better intelligence sharing of institutions and organizations concerned.
To another question he said, “Our law enforcement agencies, security institutions and armed forces are working together and coordinating with each other to avoid untoward incidents in any area.”
“We should wait for the report of Joint Investigation Team which is probing the tragic incident at Wagah border,” he said.
Pervez Rasheed said that terrorist activities are reported less in the country due to efforts made by the government.
“Operation Zarb-e-Azb and performance of the law enforcement agencies, security institutions and armed forces had broken the backbone of terrorists,” he said.
To a question he said that political parties, religious groups and other segments of society are united and agree on eliminating terrorism from the country.
In another interview, the minister vowed to uproot the menace of terrorism from the country.
He strongly condemned the Wagah suicide incident and reiterated the government’s firm resolve to fight terrorism till it was eradicated.
He said law enforcement agencies were investigating the incident by all possible aspects, including involvement of internal or external elements in the tragedy. However, there was no doubt that it was a part of the anti-state agenda, he added.
Pervez Rasheed said there should be no political point scoring on incidents of terrorism, adding that national interests should be kept supreme by every Pakistani.
He said only national thinking and approach could make the country the centre of peace and tranquillity.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk