ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (DNA): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Monday reaffirmed that terrorist elements would not be allowed to advance their narrative or ideology.
Addressing the Qaumi Paigham-e-Amman Committee conference in Islamabad, he said the nation stood united in its resolve to eliminate terrorism in all its forms. He stressed that the scourge would be confronted through both kinetic and non-kinetic measures.
He stated that, under the leadership of the Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and the Field Marshal, Syed Asim Munir the nation stands united and resolute against terrorism. He added that efforts are underway to reinforce the national narrative and thwart the designs of anti-state elements.
Tarar lauded the role of religious scholars in safeguarding the country’s ideological frontiers and promoting peace. He announced that the committee would visit different parts of the country to spread Islam’s message of harmony, underscoring that terrorists have no connection with Islam, Pakistan, or humanity.
The minister said the Paigham-e-Amman Committee was an overarching body with representation from minorities, emphasizing that safeguarding minority rights was a collective responsibility. He noted that the fully empowered committee would play an effective role in countering terrorist propaganda.
Highlighting the vital role of scholars, Tarar denounced foreign-backed extremist outfits and reaffirmed the government’s resolve to eradicate terrorism while promoting Islam’s message of peace.
He added that the secretariat of the National Paigham-e-Amman Committee had been formally established to support initiatives fostering harmony and stability in society.
He stated that terrorists were bound by neither religion nor nationality, adding that the committee would advance the principle that terrorism has no association with any faith. Tarar further said there was consensus across the Ummah that no jihad could be waged against the state of Pakistan.
The minister emphasized that Islam is a religion of peace and harmony, noting that the committee had been tasked with conveying this message to every household. He announced that during his upcoming visit to Peshawar, he would hold meetings with scholars representing all schools of thought.
Reaffirming the government’s determination to defeat terrorism, Tarar said militants apprehended or eliminated bore no link to Islam. He pointed out that extremist outfits including Fitna-ul-Hindustan and Fitna-ul-Khawarij were receiving foreign funding, adding that their designs were being fully exposed as they continued to target innocent civilians.
Amid the violence, Tarar reiterated his resolve to spread the message of peace across the country.
![PESHAWAR, JAN 12 /DNA/ - Owing to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's precarious law and order circumstances, the provincial assembly has written a letter to the Peshawar corps commander seeking an in-camera briefing on ongoing operations and the security situation in the province. "The [special] Committee desires to receive a detailed briefing from Headquarters XI Corps, Peshawar, particularly in the context of the ongoing operations being conducted by the federal government and LEAs in the merged districts of KP," reads the letter issued by KP Assembly Deputy Secretary Tariq Noor, while referring to the Special Committee (on Security) constituted by the house. The committee features more than 40 members, including the leader of the house, the leader of the opposition and provincial ministers, along with parliamentary leaders of respective political parties. The letter, dated January 8, also points out that the committee has received detailed briefings from key stakeholders, including the chief secretary, the additional chief secretary, the IGP, and now seeks a briefing as part of the consultative process. Letter written by KP Assemblys deputy secretary to Headquarters XI Corps. — Reporter Letter written by KP Assembly's deputy secretary to Headquarters XI Corps. — Reporter The KP Assembly's request for a briefing from a senior army commander comes as the province, as stated by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director-General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry in a recent media briefing, accounted for nearly 71% of all the terrorist incidents in 2025. The overwhelming share of KP in facing terror incidents, as per the military's spokesperson, was due to a "politically conducive environment and the flourishing political-criminal-terror-nexus" in the province. Noting that the Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in KP was resisting counterterrorism efforts at every forum — a claim denied by the PTI — Lt Gen Chaudhry highlighted that the law enforcement agencies (LEAs) carried out 75,175 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across the country in 2025, of which 14,658 IBOs were conducted in KP. Out of the total 5,397 terrorism incidents reported nationwide in the previous year, as many as 3,811 incidents occurred in KP. The issue of terrorism and military operations has been a point of contention between the PTI's KP government and the Centre in recent times, where the former has time and again stressed a political solution and dialogue, whereas the latter has pressed on with taking action against the terrorists. This is also reflected by the KP Assembly's letter to the Headquarters XI Corps, Peshawar, which says that the Special Committee (on Security) "acknowledges the importance of security measures but considers that operation alone without broader political, social and developmental initiatives may not ensure suitable peace and stability and could risk further unrest in the province".](https://islamabadpost.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/security-forces-218x150.jpg "KP Assembly seeks Peshawar corps commander’s in-camera briefing on security situation")
