It’s time to root out ‘Fitna al-Khawarij’ once and for all: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday declared that the time has come to put an end to “Fitna al-Khawarij,” referring to the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), responsible for multiple attacks on security forces and civilians.Addressing the meeting of the Central Apex Committee on the National Action Plan (NAP), the prime minister urged provinces, federal authorities, and institutions to devise a comprehensive plan to combat terrorism and ensure peace across Pakistan.Today’s meeting to review the security situation in the country was attended by the civil and military leadership.Welcoming participants to the meeting, PM Shehbaz specifically pointed out the presence of infiltrators, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and said recent cross-border attacks by terrorists were met with a robust response.He warned that enemies with malicious intent are lying in wait, emphasizing the need to stay vigilant against such threats.PM Shehbaz expressed concern over external and internal elements conducting anti-Pakistan campaigns. “Agents sitting abroad, disguised as friends, are propagating against Pakistan. This is a significant threat,” he warned.The prime minister also called for measures to counter “digital terrorism,” where facts are distorted and spread on social media to mislead people.