NSC presided over PM Shehbaz concurred take action against social media accounts

Islamabad: (Staff Reporter) National Security Committee (NSC) presided over by PM Shehbaz Sharif concurred to take action against social media accounts running negative campaign to spread speculations over country’s economy. Sources privy to the development said that the huddle reviewed the elements that caused the country’s disrepute on social media.

According to the source, during the meeting of the National Security Committee, it has also been proposed to take action against those who spread negative campaigns against Pakistan on social media. The meeting also decided to keep an eye on the social media accounts that promote the agenda of the enemies of the country; besides, instructions were issued to take action against the social media accounts that target the economy.

Furthermore earlier, in the first round, the civil-military leadership expressed resolve on Friday to consolidate the hard-earned gains in the country and deal with terrorism with an iron hand. Federal ministers Ishaq Dar, Khawaja Asif, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and others attended the moot. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir other services chiefs and spymaster Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum was also present.

Moreover the moot of the civil and military leaders came as Pakistan recently witnessed surge in terrorism cases after the TTP withdrew from the ceasefire agreement. Sources said the forum pledged to establish peace in every nook and corner of the country. It also resolved to ensure effective implementation of the National Action Plan.