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National Conference to Combat Terrorism and Extremism in Pakistan

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Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani will host a national conference to develop a unified strategy against terrorism and extremism in Pakistan. The conference, scheduled for next week, will bring together leaders from major political parties to address the national security concerns. The event is part of Gilani's initiative to foster a national consensus on critical issues, including terrorism. In preparation for the conference, Gilani will convene a meeting of provincial chief ministers and home ministers to discuss the security situation and review current efforts to combat terrorism.

Key Takeaways:

  • The conference aims to develop a common strategy to combat terrorism and extremism in Pakistan, involving leaders from major political parties.
  • Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani will convene a national conference next week to address the national security concerns.
  • The conference is part of Gilani's initiative to develop national consensus on critical issues, including terrorism.
  • The Prime Minister has assured PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif that Islamabad will extend full support to all provincial governments to fight terrorism.
  • Last year, the government called an all-parties conference (APC) and secured support from Pakistan's political leadership for military operations in Swat and the Tribal Areas.
  • The APC also adopted a joint declaration, supporting Islamabad's efforts to restore peace and constitutional rule in Malakand and Swat.
  • The conference is a result of Gilani's call to Nawaz Sharif on June 3, in which they agreed to work together on issues of terrorism and extremism.

Statistics:

  • The conference is scheduled for next week, with the exact date not specified in the article.
  • The number of participants is not specified, but it will include leaders from major political parties.
  • The government has secured support from Pakistan's political leadership for military operations in Swat and the Tribal Areas, as evidenced by the APC held last year.
  • The APC adopted a joint declaration supporting Islamabad's efforts to restore peace in Malakand and Swat.

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  • HT Syndication with permission from Daily Times

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