Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi said on Thursday that the government is committed to combating terrorism on the soil of this country.
As chief guest, he delivered his speech at the launching ceremony of the Annual Security Assessment Report by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS).
“On behalf of the federal government, let me assure you that we are constantly working to address the issue of terrorism through various hard and soft measures,” he said.
He said that Pakistan had repeatedly asked the interim Afghan government to address Pakistan’s counter-terrorism concerns, especially the space available to militant groups like TTP to operate in and from Afghanistan.
“Pakistan expects a positive response from the Afghan government. Pakistan has also raised the issue of access
to modern weapons in Afghanistan to these militant groups besides involvement of Afghan nationals in anti-state violence in Pakistan”, he said, adding without addressing the issue of terrorism, both countries could not embark on the journey of economic growth and development.
Murtaza Solangi said on Thursday that there would be no negotiations with armed terrorist groups.
“There will be no talks with terrorists as long as they are armed and do not accept the constitution of Pakistan,” Murtaza Solangi said categorically. He noted that JUI Chief Maulana Fazl, your Rehman’s visit to Afghanistan was unofficial.
He said that before leaving for his visit, Fazl your Rehman took a briefing from various institutions.
“If any politician wants to play a constructive role in the improvement of relations between the two countries, we have no objection,” Murtaza Solangi said. The minister said that the government will use the insights from this report to refine its strategies and ensure the safety and security of our citizens. He applauded the dedicated team of researchers at PICSS for its tireless efforts in producing a comprehensive and insightful security report.
“Your commitment to understanding and addressing complex security challenges is commendable, and your work forms the backbone of informed policy decisions,” he maintained.
The minister said that data-driven reports are the cornerstone of informed decision-making in today’s dynamic world. PICSS had set an exemplary standard in this regard. He opined that such reports provide a comprehensive understanding of the security landscape and serve as a roadmap for policymakers. The invaluable insights derived from data are crucial for developing effective strategies to safeguard our nation.
Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) is not a new name in the media. Today, it is encouraging to note that it is equally popular among the diplomatic community.
The minister said that PICSS made valuable contributions to society by conducting various research studies.
He said that PICSS’s country-wide campaign “Pakistaniat” to engage youth had touched his heart. This was an excellent approach to safeguard our youth from falling prey to extremist ideologies.
He noted that PICSS applied a data-driven approach and objectively analyzed security and conflict-related developments in Pakistan and the immediate neighborhood.
The minister said he was also happy to note that PICSS had developed a database of anti-state violence in Pakistan since 2001 and now has expanded it to the whole of South Asia, including Afghanistan.
This can be beneficial for researchers to conduct research on various militancy issues besides allowing PICSS researchers to conduct research and prepare weekly, monthly, and annual reports like the one being launched today. Stressing the need for a more robust engagement between governments and think tanks, he said such events underscore the importance of fostering collaborative environments.
“Through such partnerships, we can bridge the gap between theory and practical, implementable solutions.”
The minister said that the PICSS Annual Security Assessment Report 2023 resulted from thorough research that presented data in a very easy-to-understand format.
Emphasizing media organizations’ pivotal role in shaping public opinion and awareness, Solangi said building solid liaisons between media and think tanks, like PICSS, was crucial. He opined that such partnerships will provide the press with a deeper understanding of the intricacies of the security landscape, enabling them to disseminate accurate and well-informed news.
He said PICSS’s self-sustaining financial model to generate funds for its operations was a role model for other institutes and think tanks, providing enough space to operate independently and without any influence.
Think tanks should be independent of any influence to conduct unbiased research and analyses for the greater good of the society, he said and added that he was confident that think tanks like PICSS will continue to provide research-based advice for the policymakers to deal with various conflict and security related issues that plague our country and society.
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