Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says the government is taking comprehensive measures to counter terrorism, misinformation and propaganda.

Addressing a workshop in Islamabad today, he said significant progress has been made in the fight against terrorism during the last two and a half years under the National Action Plan.

The Minister said terrorism had been eliminated from several parts of the country through joint efforts by the federal and provincial governments and the Pakistan Army.

He said political consensus is essential for implementing major national policies.

Attaullah Tarar said foreign involvement in terrorism cannot be ruled out and stressed the importance of surveillance and effective counter-terrorism measures.