WEBDESK - NAYADAUR
The federal government has appointed Major General Faisal Naseer, a recipient of the Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Tamgha-e-Basalat, as 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.
Naseer is an experienced military officer with a background in counterterrorism and security operations. His appointment comes as Pakistan continues counterterrorism operations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, giving the move added significance amid persistent security challenges.
As NACTA’s national coordinator, Naseer will assume a central role in coordinating Pakistan’s institutional response to terrorism and extremism. NACTA was established to bring together relevant government institutions and agencies involved in counterterrorism efforts.
The appointment is notable for Naseer’s reported operational experience, particularly in counterterrorism operations. His background is expected to provide an operational perspective to NACTA’s coordination responsibilities as authorities seek to strengthen cooperation among security and law-enforcement institutions.
The three-year tenure provides a defined period for Naseer to oversee the authority’s coordination role at a time when militant violence remains a major concern in parts of Pakistan.
The appointment comes against the backdrop of continuing security operations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, regions that remain central to the country’s counterterrorism efforts. The security environment has kept terrorism prevention, intelligence coordination and inter-agency cooperation high on the national agenda.
NACTA’s role extends beyond individual security operations. Effective counterterrorism efforts require coordination among intelligence agencies, law enforcement agencies, federal authorities, and provincial governments. Intelligence sharing, policy coordination and institutional cooperation are therefore central to the authority’s mandate.
Naseer’s appointment places a senior military officer with reported counterterrorism experience at the center of these coordination responsibilities. His role will involve working within the existing national counterterrorism framework rather than representing a standalone operational command.
The federal government’s decision also comes at a time when Pakistan is seeking to strengthen its response to militant threats in its western regions. Continuing operations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have underscored the need for coordinated security and law-enforcement responses.
Naseer has been awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Tamgha-e-Basalat, honors cited in connection with his military service.
Based on the notification information provided, his appointment does not announce any new operational measures. Instead, it establishes his three-year tenure as NACTA’s national coordinator and places him in charge of a key coordination function within Pakistan’s counterterrorism architecture.
The move is likely to draw attention because of its timing and Naseer’s reported counterterrorism background, as Pakistan continues efforts to strengthen cooperation among institutions responsible for addressing terrorism and extremism.
Major General Faisal Naseer will serve as NACTA’s national coordinator for three years, taking on the role as Pakistan confronts continuing security challenges and seeks stronger coordination across its counterterrorism institutions.