Elements spreading terror & chaos in Balochistan are enemies of the province’s progress: PM Shehbaz

QUETTA, Feb 03 (SABAH): Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said the nation and the armed forces stand together to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country.

PM Shehbaz Sharif made the remarks during a visit to CMH Quetta where he inquired about the health of the security personnel injured while fighting against terrorists in Kalat and other districts of Balochistan.

Interacting with the injured and declaring them heroes of the nation, the Prime Minister praised their spirit of sacrifice for the country and their unwavering commitment to protecting the homeland. He said as long as the protection of the nation is entrusted to such brave soldiers, the enemy can never dare to look at Pakistan with an evil eye.

PM Shehbaz Sharif said the elements spreading terror and chaos in Balochistan are enemies of the province’s progress. He said the security forces are working tirelessly to eliminate militants and safeguard the people of Balochistan. The nefarious designs of those who are enemies of peace, development and prosperity in Balochistan will never succeed.

Deputy Prime Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar Advocate and Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari also accompanied the Prime Minister during the visit.

Meanwhile Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called upon the political leadership and the nation to stay united in the fight against terrorism and to ensure peace in the country.

Chairing a meeting on the law and order situation in Quetta on Monday, he emphasized that this is not the time for division or politics, but for channeling all our energies with sincerity to eliminate terrorism.

Paying glowing tributes to the sacrifices of security personnel in the war against terrorism, the Prime Minister expressed the confidence that Pakistan will become abode of peace.

Referring to his visit to CMH Quetta, the Prime Minister was appreciative of the firm resolve of the security personnel injured while fighting against terrorists in Kalat.

He said the security personnel are rendering their blood and the entire nation pays salutes to their sacrifices and express solidarity with them.