ISLAMABAD
\nCaretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has expressed Pakistan\u2019s unwavering resolve in the fight against terrorism.
\nInteracting with the families of martyrs during his visit to the interior ministry in Islamabad Monday, the Prime Minister emphatically stated that we will not surrender in front of the violent individuals and groups.
\nHe said if these groups want to surrender then they have to do so without any condition and also seek apology from the families of martyrs. PM Kakar categorically said that no person would be allowed to take the law into his hands, adding that only the State had the legitimate right to use armed power through its security forces.
\n\u201cNo one should have any doubt about the stance of the State against terrorists,\u201d he said. \u201cAll organs of the State have the clarity to remain persistent against militancy.\u201d He said any damage incurred in the past by giving a lenient space to the militants would be mitigated.
\nThe prime minister said if someone wanted to denounce terrorism must seek forgiveness from the families of the martyrs, who had paid the ultimate price. \u201cWe cannot compensate those who lost their loved ones, but can make a gesture to acknowledge and honour their invaluable sacrifices,\u201d he added.
\nPM Kakar said the reward for the martyrs\u2019 souls rested with Allah Almighty, however, it was the responsibility of the society to honour them with a distinguished status. \u201cI pay tribute to all the martyrs \u2013 an unending list of heroes from all segments of the society, including police, politicians, journalists, soldiers, and even children,\u201d he said.
\nEarlier, at the launch of the new visa policy, the prime minister congratulated the Ministry of Interior on the achievement of a \u201cgood milestone\u201d. He said the country needed to further rationalize its visa policy with the target of attracting investment.
\n\u201cUnless we open up to the world, we cannot attract investment and develop connectivity,\u201d he said, adding that a country\u2019s visa policy was the cornerstone of its economic roadmap.
\nThe minister was briefed that the new visa policy includes the introduction of investor visas and the revision of the existing business visa category. The investor visa has been introduced in line with the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) initiative. The hassle-free process allows visa approval within 24 hours with a short-term (1-3 years) and long-term entry visa (5 years).
\nThe process requires minimal documentation with the option of converting the entry business and investor visa into a long-term investor visa.
\nThe prime minister was informed that the business visa category was revised with the introduction of SIFC Business Entry and its extension.
\nThe business visa will be issued in 24 hours for a six-month short-term entry visa and a five-year long-term visa.
\nThe National and Database Registration Authority (NADRA) is managing the visa process and has also deployed its staff at the SIFC. The prime minister inaugurated a memorial gallery where the pictures of martyrs were put on display. He mounted on the wall a photograph of Additional Inspector General of Police Safwat Ghayur who was martyred by the terrorists. He also visited the social media cell where he was given a briefing about its functioning.
\nEarlier, Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti received PM Kakar on his arrival at the Ministry of Interior. A contingent of the Islamabad Police presented a salute and guard of honour to the prime minister.
\nThe family members of the martyrs, including veteran politician Mian Iftikhar Hussain, whose son was martyred by the terrorists, expressed gratitude to the caretaker government for recognizing the sacrifices of the martyred heroes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has expressed Pakistan\u2019s unwavering resolve in the fight against terrorism. Interacting with the families of martyrs during his visit to the interior ministry in Islamabad Monday, the Prime Minister emphatically stated that we will not surrender in front of the violent individuals and groups. He said if these groups […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":373733,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-373705","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n