ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP):National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf on Thursday said the country needed a concerted whole of nation approach to end intolerance from the society and stigmatize violence or taking law into their hands by extremist factions as a taboo. The NSA was addressing the session on Importance of Sustainable Development Goals for National Security in the Context of Current Regional Development during the Sustainable Development Conference 2021 Beyond the Pandemic: Leaving No One Behind organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI). He added that the Prime Minister and the government were very clear the state monopoly could never be challenged over violence. There is liquidity crisis in Afghanistan as all banking channels are blocked,” the NSA questioned the indifferent international community. He said Pakistan has pledged US$30 million and lowered all regulations to assist humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan and making all out efforts in its humble capacity.

Source: The Nation December 09, 2021 22:39 UTC