- Naqvi, CM Bugti promises to ensure lasting peace across the province.
- Center, Balochistan moves forward with complete unity: Naqvi.
- Balochistan CM says state writ must be enforced at all costs.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi confirmed on Saturday that the federal government will continue to extend all possible support to ensure sustainable peace in Balochistan, terming a coordinated operational approach as “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 province’s law and order situation.
During the meeting, the two officials reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen security and ensure lasting peace throughout the province.
The meeting comes as security operations are underway against foreign-backed proxies amid a sharp increase in terror 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 in the second quarter of 2026.
Together, they accounted for nearly 96% of all violence-related deaths, with over 61% (475) recorded in KP and 34% (265) in Balochistan.
During today’s meeting, CM Bugti gave a detailed briefing on the overall security environment in the province, ongoing anti-terror measures and the government’s future strategy to maintain peace and stability.
The meeting decided to further strengthen the professional capacity of the Balochistan Counter Terrorism Force (CTF) and the provincial police.
Participants also agreed to speed up progress on previously approved measures to strengthen the police force.
The Ministry of Interior assured the Balochistan government of its full cooperation in providing the necessary resources to improve the province’s security infrastructure.
Interior Minister Naqvi said the federal government would continue to extend every possible support to ensure sustainable peace in Balochistan.
He stressed that the immediate and effective implementation of the provincial 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 former Balochistan police chiefs, saying that 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 with complete unity and coordination to establish lasting peace.
He argued that a collective effort would strengthen the state’s ability to meet changing security challenges.
‘The state’s order must be enforced’
Balochistan’s chief executive reaffirmed the provincial government’s resolve to stay ahead of terrorist elements on all fronts and said no pressure would deter the state’s campaign against terrorism.
He said the state’s writ would be enforced at all costs and there would be no room for terrorists in Balochistan.
CM Bugti maintained that creating opportunities for youth through education, skill development, employment and positive engagement remained one of the government’s highest priorities.
The Chief Minister added that promotion of 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 make simultaneous progress on both security and development.
The implementation of peace initiatives and development projects across Balochistan would be further accelerated with the continued support of the federal government, he concluded.
