Pakistan’s National Security Council (NSC) meet under the Chairmanship of the PM, to discuss security matters related to Pakistan and the situation in Afghanistan. The reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to a peaceful, stable, and sovereign Afghanistan as members of the committee noted that evolving situation in the region was extremely complex and that any instability in Afghanistan could have severe implications for Pakistan.
The meeting was attended by relevant federal cabinet members, all services chiefs, and heads of intelligence services. The PM was briefed on the situation, the latest developments and impact on Pakistan. The humanitarian situation was also discussed.
The PM expressed satisfaction on Pakistan’s support to the international evacuation effort from Afghanistan, and noted that the entire world had recognized Pakistan’s contribution. The NSC Members said that the situation was extremely complex and that any instability in Afghanistan could have implications for Pakistan, to which the PM said that there has to be a coordinated policy effort. He directed the establishment of a dedicated cell to synergize various streams of efforts on Afghanistan across the GOP.
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