——– Vows zero tolerance for instability
——– Brings major development plans
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti declared that the province will no longer tolerate instability, emphasising development and peace as top priorities.
Addressing the provincial assembly during the budget session, CM Bugti stated that the government’s primary focus is the prosperity and advancement of Balochistan.
He announced the launch of a pink bus service exclusively for women in Quetta and highlighted plans to promote the province’s rich cultural heritage.
“A budget of Rs 2 billion has been allocated this year to support cultural initiatives,” Bugti said. He also shared that the government will establish a Fertilizer City and build storage facilities for wheat in Chaman, Chagai, Gwadar, and Turbat, underscoring the province’s wealth in natural resources.
CM Bugti addressed concerns about the quality of work under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), stating that the Rs 250 billion PSDP should directly benefit the youth of Balochistan.
He reaffirmed the province’s commitment to security, saying, “The entire nation is concerned about Balochistan’s law and order situation. We promised that roads will remain open—and we have delivered on 95% of that promise.”
Bugti warned that those disrupting national highways will be held accountable. “We are committed to leading Balochistan toward peace and prosperity. This province can no longer afford unrest,” he concluded.
Earlier, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has appealed to all segments of society to ensure sectarian harmony during the sacred month of Muharram.
Naqvi chaired a high-level meeting to review security and administrative preparations in Islamabad. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, the Additional Secretary of Interior, DC Islamabad, ADCG, DIGs, SPs, and Assistant Commissioners also attended the meeting.
Minister Naqvi emphasised the need for foolproof arrangements to maintain peace and order during Muharram processions and gatherings.
The Deputy Commissioner and DIG Islamabad briefed the minister, informing him that 181 processions and 965 majalis are scheduled across the capital. A comprehensive security audit of all events has already been completed.
Naqvi directed stringent checks at entry and exit points of all processions and majalis. He announced the establishment of a central control room at the Safe City headquarters and ordered multi-layered security perimeters around all gatherings. Geo-tagging of all key locations, traffic management plans, and a strict monitoring of social media for hate speech are also in place.
The minister stressed the use of modern technology for surveillance and directed that duty officers be rotated properly to ensure alertness. Special attention will be paid to providing food and logistical support to deployed personnel. Calling for strict enforcement of the code of conduct, Naqvi urged close coordination with religious scholars of all sects to thwart any attempts by anti-state elements to disrupt peace. –Agencies
