PM Shehbaz Sharif Vows to Eliminate Terrorism, Says State Will Use All Resources to Restore Peace
Quetta: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to eradicating terrorism, declaring that the state will continue its operations until the last terrorist is eliminated and will utilize all available resources to ensure lasting peace and stability across Pakistan.
Chairing the Provincial Apex Committee meeting in Quetta on Thursday, the prime minister said the recent wave of terrorist attacks in Balochistan, which claimed the lives of security personnel and civilians, would not weaken the state’s resolve. He paid tribute to the martyrs and praised the sacrifices made by the armed forces, law enforcement agencies, and innocent citizens in the fight against terrorism.
Shehbaz Sharif stated that security forces had killed 54 militants during recent operations and vowed that the campaign against what he referred to as “Fitna al-Khawarij” would continue until the threat was completely eliminated. He added that the entire nation stands firmly behind Pakistan’s armed forces and law enforcement agencies.
The prime minister alleged that Pakistan’s eastern neighbor was providing financial and military support to terrorist groups, while militants were also using Afghan territory to launch attacks against Pakistan. He further said that other foreign elements were involved but did not provide additional details.
He emphasized that the country’s political and military leadership is fully united in its determination to defeat terrorism and ensure national security. According to the prime minister, Pakistan’s adversaries are attempting to undermine the country’s growing international standing, diplomatic achievements, and recent strategic successes, but their efforts will be defeated.
Announcing the decisions taken during the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif said that, in consultation with Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and the Government of Balochistan, it was decided to intensify operations against terrorist groups and employ every available resource to restore peace in Balochistan and across the country.
The prime minister concluded by offering prayers for the martyrs and their families, expressing confidence that their sacrifices would pave the way for a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Pakistan.
The meeting was attended by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail, Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, senior law enforcement officials, Federal Ministers Ahad Khan Cheema and Attaullah Tarar, and Prime Minister’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah.
