City Reporter The ceremony to launch Pakistan’s Action to Counter Terrorism (PACT) will held on Wednesday at a local hotel. PACT with a specific reference to Sindh is jointly developed by the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to empower the criminal justice institutions to proactively prevent and counter terrorism. The PACT Sindh is designed to strengthen the capacities and coordination mechanisms of federal, and provincial, counter-terrorism and criminal justice institutions. PACT Sindh will focus on improving the quality of the investigation, prosecution and adjudication process of Sindh’s criminal justice system. It will strengthen the capacity of police, prosecution and judiciary in cooperation with other departments. The event will include a presentation focusing on the findings of case analysis exercise by UNODC. Mr. Asif Saifullah Paracha, Member NACTA, H.E. Ms Androulla Kaminara, Ambassador of the EU, Dr. Muhammad Usman Chachar, Home Secretary, Sindh and Mr Danilo Campisi Officer-in-charge Country Office Pakistan will deliver remarks. Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest for the occasion. The event will be attended by diplomatic community, civil society and High Officials from Government of Pakistan.
