ISLAMABAD: National Counter Terrorism Authority (NECTA) has approved the establishment of the National Intelligence Fusion and Threat Assessment Center (NIFTAC)

. Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi presided over the fifth meeting of the Board of Governors of the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NECTA) in Islamabad. The session witnessed critical decisions aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s counter-terrorism framework. During the meeting, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, along with senior government officials, actively participated. NECTA’s National Coordinator, Dr. Khalid Chauhan, delivered a detailed briefing on the Authority’s performance and future plans.

One of the most significant outcomes of the meeting was the approval for the establishment of the National Intelligence Fusion and Threat Assessment Center. The new entity, developed after thorough consultations with security stakeholders, will serve as a specialized hub for intelligence coordination and threat analysis. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Mohsin Naqvi underscored that the creation of NIFTAC is a vital step toward achieving NECTA’s strategic objectives.

He further revealed that similar centers, referred to as PIFTACs, will be set up across all provincial capitals to bolster regional intelligence efforts. The establishment of NIFTAC is expected to ensure effective implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP) and address emerging security challenges comprehensively.