Speaking at a conference in Islamabad today, he stated that efforts are being made to eradicate terrorism from its source through both kinetic and non-kinetic means.
According to the minister, the nation has a severe problem with extremist tendencies, which seriously jeopardize societal harmony, peace, and cohesion.
Despite making unheard-of financial and personal sacrifices, Khawaja Asif stated that Pakistan is leading the way in the fight against terrorism.
He underlined that a peaceful society requires eliminating radical messaging and its recruitment hubs.
The main conditions for a lasting peace, according to Khawja Asif, are the mobilization of social forces and community agreement against extremism.
He noted that the National Action Plan, National Internal Security Policy, and National Counter Extremism Policy guidelines have greatly reduced the space available to terrorist organizations, while also praising the role played by pertinent national organizations in the fight against extremism.
He asserted that the only way to foster a society that encourages respect for variety, well-being, and mutual care is to fight the extreme ideologies.
Khawaja Asifs declared that highlighting the country’s religious harmony, cultural diversity, and linguistic richness is essential for promoting peace inside the nation and projecting an enlightened picture of the nation.
