Terrorism defeated, peace restored in Balochistan: Lt-Gen Riaz

KHUZDAR: Commander Southern Command Lt General Aamir Riaz said that through the joint efforts of civil and military leadership, terrorism had been defeated in Balochistan and added that now the province had been put on track of development, progress and prosperity.

He was addressing a public gathering held to observe third death anniversary of Shuhada-e-Zehri in Anjira area of Khuzdar district here on Saturday.

He said that people of Balochistan had also participated in movement for getting a separate country for Muslims namely Pakistan.

The patriot people of Balochistan had their share and contribution in the Pakistan movement to get separate country for Muslims, he said.

He said that the enemies targeted the children and family members of Nawab Sanaullah Khan Zehri, adding that but they could not weaken the passion of patriot people who wanted to see their country Pakistan and their province Balochistan economically thriving and to get goals of progress and prosperity.

The joint efforts of civil and military leadership have started bearing fruits in shape of restoration of peace in Balochistan, he said.