ISLAMABAD: Country established its first counter-extremism unit after commencing reorganisation of counter-terrorism unit in Islamabad. On directives of Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, police department commenced reorganisation of its counter-terrorism unit. Counter-extremism unit was established in Islamabad one of kind in Pakistan.

Specialised unit will keep an eye on digital content of political, sectarian, ethnic and religious extremism on websites. Islamabad police’s spokesperson said in statement on Twitter that new unit will independently work from operations and intelligence.

Superintendent Police level officer will be appointed as counter-extremism unit’s chief under supervision of Senior Superintendent Police Counter-Terrorism Department.

Islamabad Police teams will visit educational institutions and seminaries while adopting counter-extremism steps. Moreover, teams will monitor sermons at masajid and services of linguists will be acquired for new unit.

Spokesperson said that department will compile recommendations for relevant legislation. Young generation will be nurtured in accordance with national narrative.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 22 2023

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