KEY POINTS
- Two wings of Federal Constabulary comprising 3,000 personnel will be deployed in sensitive areas of Balochistan in the first phase to strengthen law and order
- All vacant positions in FIA will be filled with local recruits to create employment opportunities for Balochistan’s youth and enhance institutional performance
- Federal and provincial governments agree on effective monitoring of social media and accelerated legal action against those spreading anti-state propaganda
QUETTA: In a major development aimed at bolstering security in the restive province, the federal and Balochistan governments have agreed to deploy personnel of the Federal Constabulary to establish sustainable peace and strengthen the writ of the state.
The decision was taken during a high-level meeting on law and order held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, jointly chaired by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti. Senior officials from federal and provincial institutions attended the meeting to review the overall security situation in Balochistan.
Two wings of Federal Constabulary to be deployed
The meeting took an important decision to utilise the services of the Federal Constabulary for establishing sustainable peace in Balochistan. In the first phase, two wings of the Federal Constabulary will be deployed, while approximately 3,000 personnel will perform duties in various sensitive areas of the province to further strengthen the law and order situation.
FIA to be strengthened with local recruitment
It was also decided that the Federal Investigation Agency would be made more active and effective in Balochistan. For this purpose, all vacant positions in the agency will be filled with local recruits so that employment opportunities can be created for the youth of the province and the institution’s performance can be strengthened at the local level.
Crackdown on anti-state social media activity
During the meeting, the Government of Balochistan and the federal government also agreed to ensure effective monitoring of anti-state activities on social media. Legal action against individuals involved in spreading baseless propaganda against the state and national institutions and misleading the public will be further accelerated.
The federal and Balochistan governments have approved a joint action plan to entrench lasting peace in the province.
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Briefings on ongoing operations
Chairman of National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), the Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the Director General of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), and the Inspector General of the Federal Constabulary gave comprehensive briefings regarding matters related to their respective institutions.
They informed the participants about ongoing measures to curb illegal activities in the province, improve institutional capacity, and ensure peace and stability.
Federal Government assures full support
Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi assured the Government of Balochistan of full cooperation and stated that the federal government will continue to extend complete support to the provincial government for establishing peace and stability and eliminating terrorism in the province.
He added that full assistance will also be provided to enhance the professional capacity of the Balochistan Police, including modern training and provision of resources. He said that everyone is well aware of the situation in Balochistan and that every possible measure will be taken to establish lasting peace in the province.
Chief Minister vows no compromise on rule of law
Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that the Government of Balochistan is taking firm and decisive steps with unwavering resolve to eliminate terrorism and unrest. He stated that the fight against terrorism is not only the responsibility of security forces but a collective struggle of the entire nation, and that national unity and cohesion are essential in this regard.
He reiterated that from day one it has been made clear that the writ of the state will be ensured in Balochistan under all circumstances and that there will be no compromise on the rule of law.
Significant improvement in law and order: CM
The Chief Minister further stated that due to the Government’s effective strategy and the cooperation among institutions, the situation in the province has significantly improved and that today no highways are blocked in Balochistan in the name of protests.
He appreciated the support of the Federal Government in establishing peace in the province and expressed confidence that through joint efforts, a coordinated strategy, and national unity, the challenges of terrorism and unrest will be defeated.
Commitment to lasting peace reaffirmed
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti reaffirmed their commitment that the Federal and provincial governments, through mutual cooperation and a coordinated strategy, will ensure the establishment of lasting peace in Balochistan, strengthen the writ of the state, and guarantee the protection of the lives and property of the people.
Meeting was also attended by Member of the Provincial Assembly Mir Zia Langove, Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Hamza Shafqaat, Inspector General of Police Balochistan Mohammad Tahir Khan, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Imran Zarkoon, and other officials.
