Historical context: This article concerns a national security meeting held in June 2022. Offices, participants and security circumstances are described as they existed at that time.

National Security Meeting in Islamabad

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired an in-camera meeting of the parliamentary national security forum in Islamabad on June 22, 2022.

National, parliamentary and political leaders, members of parliament and military leadership attended the meeting.

Security Briefing

Participants were briefed on Pakistan’s overall security situation, including internal and external security challenges. The meeting also discussed talks involving the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and conditions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

Pakistan-Afghanistan Border

The briefing covered administrative matters concerning the border and Pakistan’s position on peace and stability in Afghanistan. Participants also discussed concerns about the use of Afghan territory against Pakistan.

Historical Context Matters

Security conditions, government offices and negotiations can change substantially over time. This report therefore records the June 2022 meeting rather than describing Pakistan’s present security situation.