ISLAMABAD: The National Security Committee (NSC) approved the country’s first ever National Security Policy (NSP) during its 36th meeting held here on Monday with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair.

During the meeting National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf briefed the participants on the salient features of the NSP. The Adviser highlighted that Pakistan is shifting to a Comprehensive National Security Framework whereby the ultimate purpose of national security is to ensure the safety, security and dignity of the citizens of Pakistan.

Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Imran Khan emphasized that the security of Pakistan rests in the security of its citizens and reposed confidence that Pakistan is well prepared to meet any internal and external threats.

Terming the policy’s formulation and approval a historic moment, the Prime Minister noted that the Policy must guide all organs of the government to ensure that their efforts are synchronized with the overall direction of the NSP. He instructed the National Security Adviser to present an implementation progress report to the NSC every month. The policy will now be presented to the Cabinet before being officially adopted.