The Gilgit-Baltistan Apex Committee, comprising high-ranking civil and military officials, decided on Thursday to enhance the security of Chinese citizens working in Gilgit-Baltistan.
The security committee also agreed to develop a comprehensive communication strategy to counter misinformation and disinformation in the media that might create a law and order situation.
According to a press release issued by the GB chief secretary’s office, as reported by The Dawn, the meeting was chaired by GB Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid.
The meeting decided to increase vigilance to ensure the security of Chinese officials and personnel working on a number of projects in the region under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
It was attended by FCNA Commander Major General Kashif Khalil, GB Chief Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, GB IGP Saeed Wazir, Secretary Home Iqbal Hussain Khan, GB Scouts DG, Military Intelligence and ISI sector commanders and Intelligence Bureau’s deputy DG.
The committee reviewed the existing security environment in the region and resolved to ensure peace and stability.
It also decided to reactivate the National Action Plan (NAP) and ensure its enforcement in letter and spirit.
The meeting was informed that the issue of capacity building and reinforcement of the police in general and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in particular has been taken up with the federal government.
The meeting expressed concerns over the delay in reaching out to the Centre and directed the officials concerned to take up the matter at the highest level as the CTD was “an essential component” in the fight against terrorism.
