Pakistan’s federal government has appointed Major General Faisal Naseer as NACTA’s national coordinator for three years, highlighting his counterterrorism experience amid ongoing militant operations.
WEBDESK – Mediabites.com.pk
The federal government has appointed Major General Faisal Naseer, a recipient of the Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Tamgha-e-Basalat, as the new national coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) for a three-year term.
The Establishment Division has issued a formal notification confirming the appointment, according to the information provided.
Major General Faisal Naseer is described as an experienced military officer with extensive experience in counterterrorism operations. His appointment comes as Pakistan continues counterterrorism operations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, giving the move particular significance amid the country’s ongoing security challenges.
As NACTA national coordinator, Naseer will take up a key position within Pakistan’s institutional counterterrorism framework. NACTA was established to coordinate efforts among relevant institutions and agencies dealing with terrorism and extremism.
The appointment is notable for Naseer’s operational background, particularly his experience in counterterrorism operations. His military career and exposure to security operations are expected to be relevant to the authority’s coordination role at a time when militant violence remains a major concern in parts of the country.
The notification provides for a three-year appointment, establishing a defined tenure for the new national coordinator.
The move comes against the backdrop of continuing security operations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, two regions that have remained central to Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts. The appointment therefore carries significance beyond a routine administrative change, given the security environment the country faces.
Naseer’s experience is expected to bring an operational perspective to NACTA’s coordination efforts as authorities work to strengthen cooperation among security and law-enforcement institutions.
The national coordinator’s role is particularly significant because effective counterterrorism requires coordination between multiple institutions rather than relying solely on individual security operations. Intelligence sharing, policy coordination and cooperation among federal and provincial authorities are central to addressing militant threats.
The federal government’s decision to appoint a senior military officer with counterterrorism experience comes as Pakistan continues to confront security threats in its western regions. The ongoing operations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have kept counterterrorism high on the national security agenda.
Major General Faisal Naseer has also received the Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Tamgha-e-Basalat, reflecting the honors associated with his military service.
His three-year appointment now places him at the center of NACTA’s coordination responsibilities during a period when Pakistan is seeking to strengthen its response to terrorism and improve cooperation between relevant state institutions.
The appointment is expected to attract particular attention because of its timing and Naseer’s reported counterterrorism background, although the formal notification itself establishes his tenure rather than detailing specific new operational measures.
For NACTA, the appointment represents a change in leadership at a critical time, with the authority expected to play a coordinating role as Pakistan continues its broader campaign against terrorism.
Major General Faisal Naseer will serve as NACTA’s national coordinator for three years, with his counterterrorism experience likely to be a key factor in his new role.
