Islamabad: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced that it will boycott the upcoming in-camera session of the National Security Committee, scheduled to take place on Tuesday 18 March. The meeting is set to provide a briefing on the country’s security situation.
According to Raoof Hasan, the decision to boycott the session was driven by multiple reasons, including the authorities' refusal to facilitate a meeting between former Prime Minister Imran Khan and PTI leaders.
Notably, PTI leader Aamir Dogar had submitted a list of 14 party representatives for participation in the session just a day earlier.
According to the National Assembly spokesperson, the in-camera briefing will be attended by military leadership and members of the parliamentary committee, who will be informed about the prevailing security situation in the country. Parliamentary leaders of all political parties represented in the assembly, along with their designated representatives, are invited to the meeting.
Strict security measures have been implemented in Parliament for this session, and unauthorized individuals will not be allowed entry. Additionally, all media access passes and other entry permits have been temporarily deactivated.
The National Assembly spokesperson emphasized the significance of media coverage but urged journalists and other stakeholders to cooperate, citing national security concerns.
It is worth noting that a similar National Security Council meeting was held on April 7, 2023. During that session, authorities approved the launch of a new comprehensive operation to tackle extremism in the country. The meeting, held at the Prime Minister’s House, was attended by federal ministers, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, service chiefs, and senior officials from relevant institutions.
