Punjab is most effected by Terrorism hence ATF !!

[Leader]

PM okays anti-terrorist force for Punjab

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday sanctioned the formation of an anti-terrorist force in Punjab, DawnNews reported.

The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by the prime minister at his Raiwind residence.

Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif, Inspector General Punjab Police Khan Baig and other senior officials were present during the meeting.

The meeting reviewed the law and order situation in Punjab during which the officials gave a detailed briefing to Prime Minister Sharif on the matter.

Addressing those present, the premier said the government must ensure that its writ remains and for that purpose it has to effectively tackle elements engaged in terrorism and extortion.

He said no one would be allowed to challenge the writ of the state and directed that the anti-terrorist force be kept separate from the police force.

The prime minister moreover directed that those inducted in the force should be professional and competent individuals and should be paid well and given the most efficient equipment to carry out their duties.

PM okays anti-terrorist force for Punjab - DAWN.COM


Seriously Nawaz kingo is literary mocking the rest of the provinces....

@Jazzbot @Mirzay

 

[BATMAN]

Basically, a private army in making, seems like Sharif's advisors are taking advice from enemy states.

How can you control terrorism without throwing Indians out of Afghanistan? and getting rid of northern alliance?

First step shall be to abolish subsidy on petrol going to Afghanistan, second step start charging excise duty, develop fool proof container counting system, calculate a transit fee and apply it on every truck carrying foreign goods.

 

[xyxmt]

@Leader Shakal chatney ke lye Imran kum hay tumharey lye

 

[Sugarcane]

This forces will be reporting to province or federation?

 

[Leader]

Basically, a private army in making, seems like Sharif's advisors are taking advice from enemy states.

How can you control terrorism without throwing Indians out of Afghanistan? and getting rid of northern alliance?

First step shall be to abolish subsidy on petrol going to Afghanistan, second step start charging excise duty, develop fool proof container counting system, calculate a transit fee and apply it on every truck carrying foreign goods.

Punjab police is mostly recruited by sharif family, more loyal to sharifs than State.

secondly, private militia is in the plans, as ch nisar indicated of hiring volunteers... Al zulfiqar force type !!

This forces will be reporting to province or federation?

technically its provincial subject to maintain law enforcement agencies, as PTI has ordered the same, but wonder why Prime minister would direct such a force, maybe he would keep it under his direct prerogative power, separately maintain from provincial police force...cause thats the only way Nawaz can order to formulate such a force, no less way !

 

[Sugarcane]

technically its provincial subject to main law enforcement agencies, as PTI has ordered the same, but wonder why Prime minister would direct such a force, maybe he would keep it under his direct prerogative power, separately maintain from provincial police force...cause thats the only way Nawaz can order to formulate such a force, no less way !

That's what confusing - In meeting it's IG & CM of Punjab which means it's provincial level but on other hand PM is directing - But anyway we need federal level independent ATS with all resources and powers at disposal for quick action and integrated with intelligence agencies, otherwise it will turn out to be blame game and waste of resources.

 

[Leader]

That's what confusing - In meeting it's IG & CM of Punjab which means it's provincial level but on other hand PM is directing - But anyway we need federal level independent ATS with all resources and powers at disposal for quick action and integrated with intelligence agencies, otherwise it will turn out to be blame game and waste of resources.

thats what I said in the thread

http://www.defence.pk/forums/pakist...-terror-task-force-demands-fc-back-again.html

that it should be federal force, like FBI.

 

[Sugarcane]

thats what I said in the thread

http://www.defence.pk/forums/pakist...-terror-task-force-demands-fc-back-again.html

that it should be federal force, like FBI.

So, Main reason is just do it before KPK government without any vision or plan on issue which is linked to integrity of state ....... no wonder this country is becoming a failed state

 

[Edevelop]

@Leader you are free to make your choice. You can leave Punjab and move to KPK.

@mods Please change the title of this thread. In no where the article states 'Punjab being the most effected ' There are Anti-Terrorrism Forces (ATF) in peaceful countries like Switzerland, Norway and Canada too

 

[A.Rafay]

It should be for whole Pakistan, KPK , Sindh and Balochistan are most affected by terrorism.

 

[Armstrong]

That's what confusing - In meeting it's IG & CM of Punjab which means it's provincial level but on other hand PM is directing - But anyway we need federal level independent ATS with all resources and powers at disposal for quick action and integrated with intelligence agencies, otherwise it will turn out to be blame game and waste of resources.

Not confusing at all - I understand that its the Provincial Government who'd be directing it but because the Prime Minister's Party has formed the Government in Punjab naturally he being both the PM & the Party Leader is going to get center-stage !

It certainly isn't an attempt by the PM to overstep his authority nor is it what some may dub as an attempt by the PM to have a 'Punjab-Centric' Policy ! These kinds of news excerpts get sensationalized all for the wrong reasons. After the 18th Amendment its the Provinces who get to handle their own mess without blaming the Center - Unfortunately we still continue to blame the Center for something that the Provinces should do themselves !

Certainly no one is stopping KPK, Sindh, Baluchistan, AJK or even GB to form their own Counter-Terrorism Force !

Kiyun @cb4 sahiii kahaa ?

 

[Sugarcane]

Not confusing at all - I understand that its the Provincial Government who'd be directing it but because the Prime Minister's Party has formed the Government in Punjab naturally he being both the PM & the Party Leader is going to get center-stage !

It certainly isn't an attempt by the PM to overstep his authority nor is it what some may dub as an attempt by the PM to have a 'Punjab-Centric' Policy ! These kinds of news excerpts get sensationalized all for the wrong reasons. After the 18th Amendment its the Provinces who get to handle their own mess without blaming the Center - Unfortunately we still continue to blame the Center for something that the Provinces should do themselves !

Certainly no one is stopping KPK, Sindh, Baluchistan, AJK or even GB to form their own Counter-Terrorism Force !

Kiyun @cb4 sahiii kahaa ?

Butt sb. ap ki baat main bhi ap jitna wazan hai - anyway Terrorism is national level problem - So, ATF should be independent and federal with all resources at it's disposal otherwise it will become political tool like other civil organizations.

 

[Armstrong]

Butt sb. ap ki baat main bhi ap jitna wazan hai - anyway Terrorism is national level problem - So, ATF should be independent and federal with all resources at it's disposal otherwise it will become political tool like other civil organizations.

Thank You !

But I think there really isn't a need for a Federal Level Anti-Terrorism Force because of :

(i) Terrorism is often a times a Policing Issue & no other force could ever know about the Ins & Outs of a City or any other Area better than the Police because they have to interact with those people on a daily basis, are usually from amongst those same people & they don't operate the way an Armed Force does !

That is precisely why even Karachi is a Policing Issue & the Army isn't required to go in there ! Even Baluchistan & even KPK & FATA are Policing Issues. I think it would've been better if the Levies in both Baluchistan & FATA were the ones who, along with the Local Police & possibly some Qaumi Lashkar, had established Peace in those areas when the TTP & the Baluch Separatists kept coming in ! The reason is when the Army goes in then they operate like an Army & because they are an Army they're bound to be seen as an Invading Army from the 'Outside' or as the most convenient narrative goes 'the Punjabi Army'; I think even a Federal Force would be thought of in the same manner !

(ii) I think its better if we revamp the current Police Force, increase their capacity through proper training & better arms & ammunition & also raising & bettering the existing Elite Units within the Police (some are trained by the SSG themselves) ! Certainly de-politicizing the Police & not using our Elite Units within the Police as Bodyguards for notables would be a good step ! In addition to that the already existing Police Intelligence Outfits should have their capacity built up & them being properly trained for the new challenges that they're required to combat !

(iii) We've already got a Federal Force in the form of the Paramilitary Forces - FC KPK, FC Baluchistan, Pakistan Rangers (Punjab), Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) & a few others ! And if the Police isn't able to handle anything then it means an All-Out-War which would required Heavy Hitters like the FC to go in & if they don't work than the Army !

Mujhee tou lagtaa haiii that this ATF thing is either a duplication of resources or a misappropriation of resources (Police should've been upgraded) at best or a Political Stunt at worst !

 

[W.11]

punjab party

nothing more nothing less

 

[batmannow]

Butt sb. ap ki baat main bhi ap jitna wazan hai - anyway Terrorism is national level problem - So, ATF should be independent and federal with all resources at it's disposal otherwise it will become political tool like other civil organizations.

thats why they held the DAM APC, which went with the conclusions to talk & give freedom to terrorists?
all these are the security measures taken by a tind, to save other tind?
with out advance anti-terrorists laws, & punishments its all crap, just crap?