Scheduled NSC huddle delayed owing to PM’S Turkiye visit

A meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) was postponed due to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Turkiye to attend the oath-taking of Recep Tayyip Erdogan as President for third consecutive term. The meeting was scheduled for Friday and it was to be attended by all services chiefs, federal ministers and other officials concerned to discuss matters of national importance. The new date for the top civilmilitary leadership’s huddle would be announced later. In previous NSC meeting on May 17, the participant had decided to observe May 9 as “black day” nationally. The forum also decided to lay hands within 72 hours on all those involved in the violent attacks, their facilitators, and leaders on whose instigation these people had committed vandalism. During the meeting, heartfelt tributes were paid to the martyrs who bravely sacrificed their lives for the nation. Additionally, the security forces were commended for their successful anti-terrorism efforts and covert operations across the country.

The meeting focused on a briefing provided by intelligence agencies regarding the recent events that unfolded on May 9. It was revealed that acts of vandalism had taken place, resulting in damage to public and private properties. Disturbingly, photographs of martyrs were desecrated, memorials were defaced, historical buildings were set ablaze, and military installations were subjected to vandalism. The briefing also indicated a deliberate plan to orchestrate arsons. The government, security forces, and intelligence agencies were determined to take swift action against the perpetrators responsible for these acts and maintain law and order in the country, the forum had said in a statement.