Islamabad
The Apex Committee directed all Law Enforcement Agencies to take all measures and preventive actions necessary to ensure peace & stability in Gilgit Baltistan.
Provincial Apex Committee meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan on Thursady.
Apex committee meeting was attended by Commander FCNA, Chief Secretary Gilgit Baltistan, IG Gilgit Baltistan, Home Secretary, DG GB Scouts, Sector Commander MI, Sector Commander ISI and DDG IB.
The Committee reviewed the existing security environment of the region and showed strong resolve to ensure peace & stability in the region.
The security of Chinese officials and personnel working in Gilgit Baltistan was also reviewed and it was unanimously agreed that constant vigilance will be kept to ensure the security of Chinese citizens in GB.
The Committee also decided to reactivate the National Action Plan (NAP) and ensure its enforcement in true letter & spirit.
It was also appreciated by the Committee that the Government has taken up the initiative to build consensus among all stakeholders on vital issues of wheat subsidy, land reforms and revenue authority.
The Committee was informed that the matter of expansion and reinforcement of Police Department in general and Counter Terrorism Department in particular has been taken up with the Federal Government.
The Committee, however, showed grave concern over the delay in this regard and directed the concerned officials to take up the matter at the highest level as Counter Terrorism Department is essential component of the fight against terrorism.
The Committee appreciated the present emphasis of the current Government in Social Sector especially Education, Health & IT and agreed that this approach should be further beefed up with greater investment in these sectors which as an after effect would result in higher avenues of employment, reduction in poverty and promotion of peace in the region.
The Committee also agreed to develop a comprehensive communication strategy to counter fake/misinformation in media which creates unrest on the ground.
