--- title: "Faisal Naseer appointed as NACTA national coordinator" description: "Most outlets highlighted the appointment of Maj Gen Faisal Naseer as the new national coordinator of NACTA and noted the renewed attention it has brought to the counter-terrorism authority. Geo News emphasized the appointment amid \"renewed security concerns,\" while The Friday Times framed the appointment as potentially consequential for Pakistan’s counter-terrorism framework." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/6518-major-general-faisal-naseer-appointed-as-national site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Faisal Naseer appointed as NACTA national coordinator pakistan · latest filing 5 Sep 2026, 7:06 PM PKT · 4–5 Sep 2026 · 17 articles from 14 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 5 Sep 2026 — Faisal Naseer appointed as NACTA national coordinator (2 outlets) > Most outlets highlighted the appointment of Maj Gen Faisal Naseer as the new national coordinator of NACTA and noted the renewed attention it has brought to the counter-terrorism authority. Geo News emphasized the appointment amid "renewed security concerns," while The Friday Times framed the appointment as potentially consequential for Pakistan’s counter-terrorism framework. - **The Friday Times** — [Can Faisal Naseer Fix Pakistan’s Broken Counter-Terrorism Architecture?](https://www.thefridaytimes.com/06-Sep-2026/can-faisal-naseer-fix-pakistan-s-broken-counter-terrorism-architecture) · 5 Sep 2026, 7:06 PM PKT > The appointment of Major General Faisal Naseer as National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) may prove to be far more consequential than an ordinary bureaucratic posting. - **Geo News** — [Maj Gen Faisal Naseer's appointment puts Nacta back in focus](https://www.geo.tv/latest/680752-maj-gen-faisal-naseers-appointment-puts-nacta-back-in-focus) · 5 Sep 2026, 1:11 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > The image shows the logo of the National Counter Terrorism Authority . — NACTA/FileMaj Gen Naseer appointed Nacta national coordinator for 3 years.Faisal Naseer takes charge of Nacta amid renewed security concernsNacta’s last executive committee meeting held in April 2024. ### 4 Sep 2026 — Major General Faisal Naseer appointed as NACTA national coordinator for three years (12 outlets) > Most outlets reported the appointment of Major General Faisal Naseer as the National Coordinator of NACTA for a three-year term, citing the official notification from the Establishment Division. While the core detail was consistent across the coverage, some outlets, such as Dawn, added context by noting Naseer’s prior role as the Director General (C) of the ISI and described the move as a “surprise.” Others, like 24 News HD and Daily Pakistan, focused primarily on the appointment and term length without elaborating on Naseer’s background. - **Business Recorder** — [Maj-Gen Faisal Naseer made NACTA coordinator](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438001/maj-gen-faisal-naseer-made-nacta-coordinator) · 5 Sep 2026, 4:41 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday appointed a serving military intelligence officer, Maj Gen Faisal Naseer, as national coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) for a three-year term. The appointment places a serving officer from the country’s premier military intelligence agency at the helm of a civilian counter-terrorism body responsible for coordinating national effo... - **Dawn** — [Maj Gen Faisal Naseer to head Nacta](https://www.dawn.com/news/2027629/maj-gen-faisal-naseer-to-head-nacta) · 5 Sep 2026, 4:01 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: In a significant development for Pakistan’s counter-terrorism framework, a key official of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Major General Faisal Naseer, has been appointed nati­onal coordinator of the National Counter Terro­rism Authority (Nacta). According to a notification issued by the establishment division on Fri­day, Maj Gen Naseer’s, HI(M), T. Bt & Bar, appoi­ntment was ... - **Minute Mirror** — [Maj Gen Faisal Naseer appointed NACTA national coo...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/maj-gen-faisal-naseer-appointed-nacta-national-coordinator-brings-extensive-counter-terrorism-expertise-624806/) · 4 Sep 2026, 10:59 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > The federal government has appointed Major General Faisal Naseer, HI(M), T. Bt & Bar, as the National Coordinator of the National - **Hum News English** — [Major General Faisal Naseer appointed NACTA’s national coordinator](https://humenglish.com/latest/major-general-faisal-naseer-appointed-nactas-national-coordinator/) · 4 Sep 2026, 9:42 PM PKT · 94% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Major General Faisal Naseer has been appointed national coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) for three years on a secondment basis, according to a notification issued by the Establishment Division on Friday. The notification said the appointment was made with the approval of the federal government under Section 9(1) of the NACTA Act, 2013, with immediate ef... - **Pakistan Today** — [Maj Gen Faisal Naseer appointed NACTA national coordinator for three years](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/04/maj-gen-faisal-naseer-appointed-nacta-national-coordinator-for-three-years) · 4 Sep 2026, 9:07 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing - **ProPakistani** — [Major General Faisal Naseer Appointed NACTA National Coordinator](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/04/major-general-faisal-naseer-appointed-nacta-national-coordinator/) · 4 Sep 2026, 8:34 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > Major General Faisal Naseer has been appointed National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) for three years. According… Read More - **Pakistan Observer** — [Maj Gen Faisal Naseer Appointed NACTA National Coordinator](https://pakobserver.net/maj-gen-faisal-naseer-appointed-nacta-national-coordinator/) · 4 Sep 2026, 8:29 PM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > Major General Faisal Naseer has been appointed National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) for a three-year term.… - **24 News HD** — [Major General Faisal Naseer appointed as National Coordinator of NACTA](https://www.24newshd.tv/04-Sep-2026/major-general-faisal-naseer-appointed-national-coordinator-nacta) · 4 Sep 2026, 8:06 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > Major General retired Faisal Naseer has been appointed as the National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), reported 24NewsHD TV Channel. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Major Gen Faisal Naseer appointed Nacta National Coordinator for three years](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/04-Sep-2026/major-gen-faisal-naseer-appointed-nacta-national-coordinator-for-three-years) · 4 Sep 2026, 7:59 PM PKT · 94% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Major General Faisal Naseer of the Pakistan Army has been appointed National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) for a three-year term, according to a notification issued by the Establishment Division on Friday. The appointment, approved by the federal government, takes effect immediately and has been made on secondment under Section […] - **Abb Takk News** — [Federal govt appointed Faisal Naseer as National Coordinator of NACTA](https://abbtakk.tv/federal-govt-appointed-faisal-naseer-as-national-coordinator-of-nacta/) · 4 Sep 2026, 7:59 PM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Major General Faisal Naseer (retired) has been appointed as the new National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) by the Government of Pakistan. The official notification, released through the Establishment Division, confirms his three-year term in this crucial role. Faisal Naseer, who previously held significant intelligence positions... - **Dunya News** — [Major General Faisal Naseer appointed National Coordinator of NACTA for three years](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/971358-major-general-faisal-naseer-appointed-national-coordinator-of-nacta-fo) · 4 Sep 2026, 7:47 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Establishment Division issues notification with immediate effect - **The Express Tribune** — [Major General Faisal Naseer appointed as NACTA national coordinator](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2627463/major-general-faisal-naseer-appointed-as-nacta-national-coordinator) · 4 Sep 2026, 2:37 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > According to a notification from the Establishment Division, Naseer is appointed for a period of three years 17 articles from 14 outlets, 4–5 Sep 2026. 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