he added.
The chief minister said the Punjab government had constituted Counter Terrorism Force equipped with modern training and its first contingent had taken over its responsibilities. “The role of Counter Terrorism Force is of national importance.”
Shahbaz directed to finalise service structure of Counter Terrorism Force at the earliest and said a formula of fast track promotion of best corporals should be evolved so that the personnel of the special force could be fully encouraged.
He disclosed that police stations for Counter Terrorism Force were being set up throughout the province. He said use of modern technology in Anti-Terrorism Department was need of the hour.
The chief minister said paperless system would be introduced in Anti-Terrorism Department. He said police had been provided resources earlier and would be given in future as well. He directed that police should discharge its duties diligently for providing justice to common man and spare no effort in redressing the grievances of common man in police station.
Members Assembly Pervaiz Malik, Rana Sanaullah, Syed Zaeem Hussain Qadri, chief secretary, Special Assistant Rana Maqbool Ahmed, home secretary, secretaries of concerned departments and senior officials attended the meeting.
Knowledge Park: An agreement was signed between the Punjab government and a prominent international business consultancy institution for preparing master plan of Lahore Knowledge Park.
According to a handout issued on Saturday, Punjab Higher Education Secretary Aslam Kamboh and Frost and Sullivan Public Sector and Government Business Director Samita Khawar signed the agreement, under which process, including phase-wise strategic and operation plan, will be completed within 16 weeks.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said Pakistan could be a developed and prosperous country by promoting of latest developments and the Punjab government had evolved a concrete strategy for equipping new generation with modern knowledge.
Shahbaz said huge resources were being spent on promoting research and education, as he described the Knowledge Park as a unique project of great importance. He said the campuses of renowned universities would be set up at the Knowledge Park, which would prove helpful in strengthening the process of research and education not only in the province but entire Pakistan.
Samita Khawar said they would make every effort for completing the work of master planning at the earliest.