Food security, climate change among new national security challenges, says PM Imran
Prime Minister Imran Khan addresses the first ever session of the Islamabad Security Dialogue. APP
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that food security and climate change were new challenges to national security.
The premier expressed the views at the Islamabad Security Dialogue where he launched the National Security Division’s (NSD) advisory portal connecting over 100 think-tanks and university departments with policy makers.
During his address, the prime minister said that Pakistan needed to have a debate on the concept of national security, adding that it encompassed more than just matters and affairs related to strengthening the country s security forces.
PM launches advisory portal on national security
Armed forces alone cannot secure the country, says PM Imran
Prime Minister Imran Khan. PHOTO: RP
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said dialogue about national security was the need of the hour as he inaugurated the first-ever Islamabad Security Dialogue on Wednesday, aimed at unveiling Pakistan s new strategic direction. People think that if we only strengthen the armed and the security forces, it would be sufficient for national security, the premier said while addressing the ceremony. I pay homage to the armed forces and intelligence agencies who sacrificed their lives to save ours but there are other challenges also.
Food security, climate change part of national security: Imran Khan
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The Islamabad Security Dialogue has brought different stakeholders together to define national security and make the process of nation-building more inclusive, Prime Minister Imran Khan said. Food security and climate change are now considered a part of national security too, he remarked while speaking during the inaugural session of the two-day conference at Islamabad s National Library.
Govt focusing on connectivity, development, regional peace: Moeed
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Govt focusing on connectivity, development, regional peace: Moeed
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Security Dr Moeed Yusuf has said the government is focusing on connectivity, development and regional peace.
Addressing the first session of two-day Islamabad Security Dialogue titled Comprehensive National Security in Islamabad today (Wednesday), he said a comprehensive security framework has been formulated in this regard. He said the economic security is the central point and goal of this framework.
Moeed Yusuf said Pakistan wants to be the hub for economic activities in the world due to its geo-economic location.
Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched Pakistan’s first-ever Policy Advisory Portal under the National Security Division to engage over 100 thinktanks and academia in policymaking.
PM @ImranKhanPTI launched the first of its kind Policy Advisory Portal on the inaugural session of the Islamabad Security Dialogue (@IsbDialogue).The portal has been developed by the National Security Division to engage over 100 think tanks and academia in policy making. pic.twitter.com/zdbitfoPBD
He made the announcement while addressing the inaugural session of the Islamabad Security Dialogue. While inaugurating the Advisory Portal, the premier appreciated the initiative and remarked that the immensely talented youth will finally get the credit that it deserves.