Centre To Take Provinces Along For Better Law, Order: PM.

LAHORE -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said yesterday that the role of the provinces in the National Action Plan (NAP) will be restored in ensure better law and order situation in the country, regretting that it didn't exist in the last four years of the PTI government, a factor behind the increase in terrorism in the country.

He expressed this resolve during a meeting held here on the law and order situation in the province, terror threats as well as the measures being taken to curb the scourge.

The meeting also reviewed implementation of the steps to eliminate the sources of terror financing and relevant laws.

On the occasion, the prime minister directed the provincial government to take measures for the protection of lives and properties of the people.

He expressed concern over the rise in street crimes in Punjab province. He said the public opinion could only be turned in favour of the police and law enforcement agencies only when they show performance.

Sharif lauded the performance of the law enforcement agencies regarding the fulfilment of the Financial Action Task Force's action plan. He said the entire nation was united against terrorism and stood...