Parliament gets briefing on national security issues, regional challenges

Islamabad, July 02, 2021 (PPI-OT):An in-camera session of the Parliament Committee on National Security was held in Islamabad in which Director General Inter-Services Intelligence, Lieutenant General, Faiz Hameed briefed the political leadership on external and internal security issues and regional challenges. The briefing especially focused on the situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and situation in Afghanistan. Chaired by National Assembly Security Committee Chairman and Speaker National Assembly, Asad Qaiser, the briefing was attended by parliamentary leadership, members of the National Assembly and Senators.

 

The legislators were told that Pakistan has played a very sincere, positive and responsible role in Afghan peace process. It was further told that Pakistan’s concerted efforts have not only paved the way for dialogue between the confronting Afghan groups, but also facilitated the meaningful negotiations between the United States and Taliban.

 

The session was briefed that Pakistan firmly believes that peace and stability in Afghanistan would lead towards lasting peace in South Asia. The meeting was informed that Pakistan would welcome a government which would be a real representative of Afghan people at all levels, and would continue playing its responsible role for Afghan peace.

 

The meeting was also informed that Pakistan’s land is not being used against Afghanistan and expressed the hope that Afghanistan would also not allow to use its soil against Pakistan. The session was told that around 90 percent Pak-Afghan border has been fenced while an effective system of customs and border control is also being enforced. The political and parliamentary leadership expressed satisfaction over the briefing and exhibited their desire for peace, development and prosperity in Afghanistan.

 

For more information, contact:

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Government of Pakistan

4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan

Tel: +92-51-9103557

Email: info@moib.gov.pk

Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk

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