PM Shehbaz vows unwavering resolve to rid Balochistan of terrorism

QUETTA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday vowed the unwavering resolve of the government to root out the menace of terrorism with collective efforts, days after a series of deadly attacks in Balochistan that resulted in over 50 deaths.

While addressing the apex committee meeting at the Chief Minister Secretariat in Quetta, PM Shehbaz said, “The entire nation is grieved by the recent tragic incident that occurred in Balochistan. Khwarij who shed the blood of innocent people will be crushed through joint efforts of the nation and the valiant forces of Pakistan,”

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his profound grief over the loss of precious lives caused by the terrorist incident in Balochistan on August 26, adding, that it was an extremely tragic and barbaric incident that caused a wave of grief across Pakistan.

“The entire nation is saddened by this horrific incident, but we make it clear that with, determination, and unwavering resolve, we will eliminate terrorism in Balochistan.

Balochistan is an important and beautiful province of Pakistan, and all obstacles in its path to development and prosperity will be removed for good.

The Prime Minister hinted at the involvement of foreign elements and said the Khawarij planned terrorism in Pakistan and shed the blood of innocent Pakistanis, including law enforcement agencies.

He, however, reiterated the government’s determination to crush those involved in the ghastly bloodshed. The blood of the martyrs will not go in vain. he added.

Expressing his great trust in the professional capabilities of the armed and civilian forces, he said under the guidance of Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, and with full cooperation from the federal government and the leadership of Balochistan, the terrorism will be rooted out.

“Sacrifices of those who laid down their lives for the motherland and the innocent civilians will not go to waste, the PM further remarked.

The meeting was attended by Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, Deputy PM Ishaq Dar, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Corps Commander Balochistan as well as other top government and security officials.