National Security Committee  decides to observe May 9 as ‘black day’ nationally

PM Shehbaz Sharif vows to bring May 9 mayhem culprits to book

Islamabad_A meeting of the National Security Committee has expressed “full solidarity” with the armed forces and condemned “in the strongest terms the burning, encirclement and attacks on military installations for personal interests and political gains”.

According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the forum stressed the need to resolve political differences through dialogue in accordance with democratic values rather than confrontation.

The National Security Committee has decided to observe May 9 as a black day.

In a statement issued following the high-level moot, participants of the committee expressed full solidarity and support with the armed forces of Pakistan.

“The participants reiterated their commitment that any violation of sanctity and dignity of military installations and public property will not be tolerated and all elements involved in the Black Day of May 9 will be brought to justice.”

The National Security Committee has decided to try instigators, planners, and miscreants involved in the May 9 events under relevant laws including the Pakistan Army Act and Official Secrets Act.

A statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office after the high-level moot said: “No concessions will be made against those who attack military installations and places under any agenda.”

National Security Committee meeting has decided to ensure the strict implementation of social media rules and regulations “so that the propaganda carried out with external patronage and internal facilitation can be remedied and the elements who commit it can be brought to justice”.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday while expressing dismay over the recent events unfolding since May 9, deeming them a disgraceful episode for Pakistan, emphasised that strict action should be taken against the culprits involved in orchestrating acts of arson, creating unrest, and inciting riots, ensuring their arrest and subsequent legal proceedings.