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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday asserted that the federal government would continue to provide all possible support to ensure lasting peace in Balochistan, terming a coordinated operational approach “indispensable” in the fight against terrorism.
The security czar made the remarks while co-chairing a high-level meeting with Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti in Quetta to review the law and order situation in the province.
During the meeting, the two officials reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening security and ensuring lasting peace throughout the province.
The meeting comes as security operations are underway against foreign-backed proxies, amid a sharp increase in terrorist attacks in the province.
According to a report by the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan were the epicenters of violence during the second quarter of 2026.
Together, they accounted for almost 96% of all violence-related deaths, with over 61% (475) recorded in KP and 34% (265) in Balochistan.
During today’s meeting, CM Bugti provided a detailed briefing on the overall security environment in the province, ongoing counter-terrorism measures and the future strategy of the government to maintain peace and stability.
The meeting decided to further strengthen the professional capabilities of the Balochistan Anti-Terrorism Force (CTF) and the provincial police.
Participants also agreed to accelerate progress on previously approved measures to strengthen the police force.
The Ministry of Interior has assured the Balochistan government of its full cooperation in providing necessary resources for improving the security infrastructure of the province.
Interior Minister Naqvi said the federal government would continue to provide all possible support to ensure lasting peace in Balochistan.
He stressed that the immediate and effective implementation of the province’s peace restoration master plan was the need of the hour.
Naqvi also stressed that the government’s security strategy should benefit from the experience and expertise of Balochistan’s former police chiefs, saying modern technology, improved intelligence capabilities and a coordinated operational approach were indispensable in the fight against terrorism.
According to the security czar, the federal and provincial governments were moving forward in complete unity and coordination to establish lasting peace.
He said collective efforts would strengthen the state’s capacity to deal with evolving security challenges.
“The state mandate must be carried out”
The Balochistan Chief Executive reiterated the provincial government’s resolve to stay ahead of terrorist elements on all fronts, saying no amount of pressure would deter the state’s campaign against terrorism.
He said the state mandate would be implemented at all costs and there would be no place for terrorists in Balochistan.
CM Bugti maintained that creating opportunities for the youth through education, skills development, employment and positive engagement remained one of the biggest priorities of the government.
The chief minister added that promoting meritocracy was essential to restore the confidence of the youth and ensure equal opportunities for their advancement.
He stressed that peace, development and prosperity were closely linked and promised that the provincial government would continue to achieve simultaneous progress in security and development.
Implementation of peace initiatives and development projects across Balochistan would be further accelerated with continued support of the federal government, he concluded.
