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| India-Pakistan |
| Some solutions |
| 2014-10-06 |
| [DAWN] EVERY Pak wants to find a solution to terrorism. At such a challenging juncture, the mere realisation that peace must be cultivated is itself a ray of hope, and the leadership can use this to its advantage. The widespread impression that counterterrorism (CT) is solely the responsibility of the security forces and police is erroneous. It is a collective responsibility. Everyone -- from ordinary people, the clergy, our politicianship to the bureaucracy and media -- must be part of the long-term CT strategy. Anti-terror legislation, capacity building, intelligence sharing and enforcement need a synchronised approach. Without a dedicated CT body, even an ideal piece of anti-terror legislation may not yield dividends. Tough enforcement is required. This war cannot be waged just with the blood of law-enforcement officers; there must also be better intelligence, improved financing and professional capacity, enforcement as well as the use of technology. |
| Posted by:Fred |