Prime Minister Chairs High-Level Meeting on Security and Development in Balochistan
Quetta (UNA) – A high-level meeting on security and development in Balochistan, chaired by Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, was held where Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, discussed the province’s security situation and development issues. The meeting focused on national security, peace and stability in Balochistan, development projects, and the establishment of the state’s writ.
During the meeting, Chief Minister Bugti expressed deep sorrow and regret over the tragic incident in Kalat, offering condolences to the bereaved families. He emphasized that the perpetrators of the incident would not be forgiven and would be brought to justice.
Highlighting the government’s efforts for ongoing peace and stability in Balochistan, the Chief Minister stated that sustainable solutions could be found through dialogue, but added that any challenge to state laws and refusal to engage in talks would not be tolerated. He stressed that the state’s authority would be upheld at all costs, and no one would be allowed to spread chaos.
The Chief Minister also noted that for the first time in the history of Balochistan, appointments for teachers and medical staff had been made on merit, with no jobs being sold in the education sector. He mentioned that the public had praised the government for these merit-based appointments.
Addressing regional and international issues, Chief Minister Bugti warned of organized conspiracies against Pakistan, urging the nation to remain vigilant. He highlighted that adversaries were waging war on multiple fronts, with some elements resorting to violence while others were spreading hatred against the state. He also raised concerns about the use of social media by hostile forces to mislead Balochistan’s youth, noting that the government and state institutions were fully aware of these challenges and would tackle them effectively.
In his remarks on peace restoration efforts, the Chief Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to using all resources for peace and stability in Balochistan. He thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his strong assurance of complete solidarity and cooperation with Balochistan, emphasizing that synchronization between the federal and provincial governments would lead to the achievement of development and stability goals.
The meeting was attended by key figures, including Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and various provincial and federal officials, including Governor Balochistan Sheikh Jaffer Khan Mandokhail, Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan, and Inspector General of Police Balochistan Moazzam Jah Ansari.
