Implementation on NAP top priority of govt.: Interior Minister.

ISLAMABAD -- Federal Minister for Interior, Brig (Retd) Ijaz Shah on Friday said implementation on the National Action Plan (NAP) the top priority of the government.

Addressing the participants of the Command and Leadership Programme 2020(CLP) on the issues pertaining to internal security of the country here at the National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad, he presented a comprehensive overview of the NAP and National Internal Security Policy.

He reiterated, "implementation of National Action Plan is a priority of the government."

The minister has given a comprehensive overview on the measures taken by the government to ensure safety and security in the country that has been achieved through a coordinated response, said a news release.

He said unprecedented success achieved against the scourge of terrorism became a reality due to national resilience, effective state policies and sacrifices of security and law enforcement apparatus.

However, he was of the view that fight against terrorism was a continuing process that required commitment and whole nation approach.

The minister said battle against terrorism has been won at an enormous human and financial cost and reiterated the government's resolve to take...