Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presided over a key meeting attended by the federal and provincial leadership to address the ongoing threat of terrorism in the country.
The meeting, held at the Prime Minister’s House, included representatives from all four provinces, as well as Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, alongside military and civilian leaders, Express News reported.
The meeting focused on unveiling the attackers responsible for the Jaffar Express assault and ensuring that every effort is made to expose them to the international community.
Additionally, the participants agreed to counter anti-national campaigns on both traditional and digital media platforms effectively.
A key decision taken during the session was to reinforce the national narrative under the National Action Plan (NAP), with a mandate for the National Narrative Committee to formulate a stronger and more active narrative to counter terrorism and extremism.
The leadership also resolved to prevent the spread of any material that undermines national security and unity. It was agreed that there will be a concerted effort to prevent any content that harms the national interest, especially in the form of misinformation or propaganda.
To engage the youth, the government decided to incorporate national topics into films and television dramas that promote the national narrative and counter extremist ideologies.
All provinces have agreed to cooperate in this initiative, aiming to influence the younger generation positively.
In line with this, the meeting resolved to ensure that digital media platforms are used to spread the national message, address the negative social impacts of terrorism, and counter fake news, particularly on social media.
Additionally, the meeting emphasised combating deepfake videos and other forms of fabricated content, proposing the use of credible information in response.
The leadership also decided to incorporate awareness of terrorism-related issues into the national curriculum to ensure future generations are educated about the dangers of extremism.
