Murad says multidimensional strategy needed against terrorism.

KARACHI -- Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday said terrorism was a global problem and terrorists had no boundaries, no nationality and no religion and their main objective was to act against humanity.

'Now, the international community as a whole has united against terrorism and have fought successful battles against them, but even today the threat to innocent lives exists. Our strategy to combat terrorism should be multidimensional - from educating our new generation about the fruits of social values, coexistence and interfaith harmony and the society that believes in pluralism,' he said while speaking at the launching ceremony of Pakistan's Action to Counter Terrorism (PACT), Sindh, at a hotel.

The programme was attended by EU Ambassador-designate to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara and others.

CM Shah said terrorism knew no international boundaries.

'Terrorism emerges in a region and leaves adverse effects around the world,' he said, adding, 'it negatively impacts human life, health, properties, peace and stability.'

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He said the terrorists were getting discouraged in Pakistan due to the resolve and resilience of the Pakistani people. 'The challenges warrant a focused joint response by the Pakistani law enforcement agencies and civil society,' he said.

Mr Shah said as part of Pakistan's global commitment for ensuring peace and security, the government has devised a National Action Plan in close partnership with all federal and provincial stakeholders.

'Approved by parliament, the National Action Plan combines foreign and domestic policy initiatives aimed to detect, pursue and prosecute terrorist organisations while providing protection to the vulnerable across the country.'

He said NAP was considered as a well-structured and coordinated state response against terrorism, which had received unprecedented levels of support and cooperation across the country's political spectrum.

'Rule of Law Roadmap'

'Sindh has developed a Rule of Law Roadmap under which preventing, and countering terrorism is an important pillar,' he said.

He thanked the dedicated law enforcement personnel, civil society and most importantly Pakistani people, adding that the operations Zarb-i-Azb (that focused on terrorism) and Raddul Fasaad (that was against violent extremism) had started bearing fruit.

'These strategic initiatives by the government of...