PM Shehbaz reiterates resolve to eliminate terrorism
Pakistan
A high-level security conference was held in Quetta
QUETTA (Web Desk) - The high-level security conference held in Quetta expressed the resolve that every attempt to destabilise Pakistan would be met with the full force of the state.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar, Balochistan governor and chief minister, Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir and other senior officials attended the security conference.
During the briefing, the participants were comprehensively apprised of the prevailing security situation in Balochistan, ongoing counterterrorism efforts and an update on the successful conduct of recent operation related to Jaffar Express.
The participants reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering resolve to uphold a policy of zero tolerance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
The participants emphasised that Pakistan's armed forces had already taken swift and decisive action, rescuing hostages and neutralising the terrorists' nefarious ambitions.
While interacting with members of the Balochistan Assembly and politicians from across the political spectrum, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appreciated the resolve of political leaders and representatives against terrorist organisations.
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The prime minister said it's an unforgivable atrocity.
Reaffirming Pakistan's steadfast commitment to eradicating terrorism, the prime minister stated that there would be no doubt that any attempt to destabilise our homeland through such acts would be met with the full and unyielding might of our state.
He said it's not merely a battle against militant outfit, but a war against an ideology of lawlessness and despair.
The prime minister also met the brave participants, who conducted the operation against the terrorists, and lauded the bravery and professionalism of the security forces.
Later, the prime minister and the Chief of Army Staff visited the Combined Military Hospital of Quetta, where they met the injured victims and affected families.
