ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting to review the regional and internal security situation of Pakistan was held on Sunday with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the chair.
The meeting took a detailed review of the prevailing regional environment and overall security dynamics in the region.
Pakistan’s role and various measures for the promotion of peace and stability in the region were also discussed.
During the meeting, the situation in Afghanistan also came under consideration with detail.
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Participants were also briefed on the country’s internal security situation and the arrangements in place to ensure law and order.
The meeting reviewed the situation that emerged following the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel, as well as the developments after the attacks in the Middle East and Gulf countries.
On the prime minister’s directives, the meeting reviewed measures for the evacuation of Pakistani nationals from Iran. The Foreign Office gave a detailed briefing on efforts being undertaken to ensure their safe return.
It was informed that evacuation is being facilitated through Azerbaijan.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, CDF, Field Marshal Gen Asim Munir, Federal ministers Ahsan Iqbal, Mohsin Naqvi, Azam Nazeer Tarar, Ahad Khan Cheema, Attaullah Tarar, Ali Pervaiz Malik, Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi, and senior civil and military officials.
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