Naqvi, Bugti chair Quetta law and order meeting; CTD, police to be strengthened

QUETTA: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Quetta on Saturday and met Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti. The two leaders chaired a high-level meeting on Law and Order in Balochistan. The Chief Minister Balochistan gave a detailed briefing on the overall Law and Order situation in the province, the measures under way and the future strategy.

The meeting decided to further improve the professional capacity of the counter-terrorism force and the police in Balochistan. It also agreed to speed up progress on decisions to strengthen the provincial police. The Federal Interior Minister and the Chief Minister Balochistan also inspected a police APC vehicle. Inspector General of Police Balochistan Muhammad Tahir Khan briefed them on it.

Federal government assures full cooperation

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi assured full cooperation in providing the resources required by the Interior Ministry. He said the federal government would continue to give every possible support for lasting peace in Balochistan. He said prompt and effective implementation of the peace restoration plan was the need of the hour. He added that the Law and Order strategy should make full use of the experience and advice of former heads of Balochistan Police.

Mohsin Naqvi said modern technology, better intelligence and a coordinated strategy were essential in the fight against Terrorism. He said the federal and Balochistan governments were moving forward in full unity and harmony to establish peace.

State’s writ will be established at any cost: Sarfraz Bugti

Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti said, “We will stay one step ahead on every front in the fight against Terrorism and will not come under any pressure. The writ of the state will be established at any cost and no space will be left for terrorists.”

He said providing young people with positive activities, education, skills and job opportunities was the government’s top priority. He said that by promoting merit, the youth’s confidence was being restored and they were being given equal opportunities to move ahead.

The Chief Minister said peace, development and prosperity were linked to one another. He said progress on both fronts would be ensured in Balochistan at the same time. He said that, with the federal government’s cooperation, the establishment of Law and Order and the implementation of development projects in the province would be speeded up further.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan