PM praises security forces for Balochistan's socio-economic uplift

QUETTA: Prime Minister Imran Khan said that a cohesive national effort would take provinces and country to the rightful destination of peace, progress and prosperity.

The prime minister made these remarks during a visit to Quetta, where he was briefed on security situation of Balochistan, challenges and response, according to a press release issued by ISPR, the media wing of Pakistan army.

In addition to Prime Minister Imran, Chief Minister Balochistan and federal, and provincial ministers visited Headquarters Southern Command in Quetta on Saturday.

"Through a comprehensive national effort, cooperation between federal and provincial governments and assistance of Army we shall realise the true potentials of Balochistan," PM Khan said.

 He said that only a cohesive national effort shall In Shaa Allah take provinces and the country to the rightful destination of peace, progress and prosperity.

The prime minister also acknowledged and appreciated contributions of security forces towards improving peace, stability and socio-economic development of province.

Speaking on this occasion, the army chief said that the focus has been on Balochistan. 

“Having achieved stability in troubled areas of KP, lately our focus has been on Balochistan which is economic future of Pakistan,” Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said.