Quetta:Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz
Sharif visited Quetta today along with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI(M),
HJ, COAS & CDF, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, Minister
for Information and Broadcasting? Ataullah Tarar and Adviser to the Prime
Minister on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah.
Governor Balochistan Jaffer khan Mandokhel and Chief Minister Balochistan Mir
Sarfaraz Bugti were also present during the visit.
The Prime Minister was comprehensively briefed on the overall security
environment in Balochistan, with particular focus on recent terrorist
incidents, ongoing intelligence-based operations and measures being undertaken
by the Military and the Law Enforcement Agencies for the safety and security of
the people of the province.
The Prime Minister paid tribute to the Shuhada who rendered the ultimate
sacrifice in the line of duty and expressed solidarity with their families. He
reaffirmed the support of the entire nation with its armed forces, law
enforcement agencies and the people of Balochistan in the fight against
terrorism.
The Prime Minister emphasized that peace in Balochistan is central to
Pakistan’s stability, progress and prosperity. He highlighted that efforts of
the enemies of Pakistan to stall our positive trajectory, development and
progress will not be allowed to succeed.
The Prime Minister, while expressing concern at the recent incidents,
acknowledged the untiring efforts and resolve of the Law Enforcement Agencies
fighting the menace of Indian sponsored terrorism in Balochsitan. He emphasized
zero tolerance against terrorism in all forms in order to ensure safety and
security of the people of Balochistan while expressing resolve that come what
may Pakistan will crush internal and foreign-based terrorist networks
attempting to undermine the security of the province.
He reaffirmed that the Federal Government, in close coordination with the
Provincial Government, will continue to support all efforts aimed at
eliminating terrorism, strengthening the writ of the State and ensuring that
the people of Balochistan are able to pursue a future of peace, development and
opportunity.
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