MUZAFFARABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah directed authorities to establish counter-terrorism department (CTD) and special protection units (SPUs) for security of foreigners working in different projects in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).

Chairing high-level meeting here to review security arrangements for foreign nationals working in AJK and counter-terrorism measures being enforced by region’s government Minister said that government will never compromise on issue of law and order and security measures, particularly security of foreign nationals.

He directed management of projects where foreign nationals were working to take foolproof security arrangements within 30 days and strictly implement law for spending one percent of their income on security measures and protection of foreign workers.

Meeting decided to provide required funds for establishment of CTD and SPUs in AJK and every cooperation will be extended to AJK in order to enhance capacity of security institutions and maintain law and order besides preparing police to fight terrorism.

Secretary Interior Division Yousaf Naseem Khokhar, NECTA Chief Rai Tahir, Chief Secretary and IGP AJK, Special Secretary Home Affairs AJK, Commissioner Muzaffarabad Division and other officials attended.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 15 2023

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