Federal cabinet endorses decisions made by National Security Committee

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - The federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Friday endorsed the decisions made by the National Security Committee (NSC).

The meeting strongly condemned the May 9 incidents and discussed the matters pertaining to action against elements involved in the incidents.

It also endorsed the decision about the relevant laws under which the action has to be taken against the responsible people. The cabinet also reviewed the political, economic and law and order situation.

APP adds: PM Shehbaz Sharif directed the authorities concerned to ensure that the impact of a reduction in petroleum prices was shifted to the masses in the form of decreased transport fares and prices of eatables.

He asked the Interior Ministry and the district administrations across the country to ensure the reduction in commodities’ prices. Calling for strict action against the profiteers, he said that the transport fares and eatables’ prices should be reduced in proportion to the 11 percent decrease in the petroleum prices announced by the government.

Apprising the federal cabinet about his visit to Iran on Thursday, the prime minister said Pakistan desired to enhance cooperation with the neighbouring country in multiple sectors.

He told the meeting that the two sides had agreed to improve the security along the 900-kilometer Pak-Iran border. "Both sides had emphasised the joint efforts to counter cross-border terrorism," he added.

He said Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi took a personal interest to ensure the completion of the much-delayed 100MW Gabd-Polan power transmission line within record time. "The project would ensure the power supply to southern Balochistan, particularly Gwadar," he remarked.