High level meeting reviews law and order situation in Balochistan

Caretaker Prime Minister, Nasirul Mulk presided over a high level meeting at Governor House in Quetta Sunday, to review law and order and political situation in Balochistan.

The caretaker prime minister also visited Sarawan House in Quetta, to condole the martyrdom of Nawbzada Mir Siraj Khan Raisani with his family and prayed for the departed soul.

Overall law and order situation in the province in general and situation in the wake of Mastung tragedy in particular was reviewed during the meeting. Chief Secretary Balochistan shared details of the Mastung blast.

The chief secretary also briefed the meeting about the arrangements being made for peaceful and smooth conduct of the General Elections 2018 in the province.

Mulk strongly condemned recent terrorist incidents in KP and Balochistan and observed that utmost precaution should be exercised and all possible measures should be taken to ensure security of the candidates and the public participating in political rallies and corner meetings.

He stressed upon the need for taking political leadership on board about the security arrangements and to secure their cooperation in order to avoid any untoward incident. The premier further said that public awareness campaign should be launched immediately, in coordination with all concerned stakeholders, to sensitize general public about the need to strictly adhere to security SOPs.

He appreciated the efforts of Armed Forces and civil administration for timely evacuation of the injured of the Mastung tragedy and saving precious lives.

The prime minister also visited CMH Quetta to inquire about the health of the injured of Mastung tragedy and prayed for their swift recovery.

Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, Chief Minister Balochistan Allauddin Marri and Federal Minister Roshan Khursheed Bharocha also accompanied the prime minister.

Mulk also met Governor Balochistan, Muhammad Khan Achakzai and Chief Minister Balochistan Allauddin Marri at Governor House Quetta.

The Meeting was attended by Governor Balochistan Muhammad Khan Achakzai, Chief Minister Balochistan Allauddin Marri, Home Minister Balochistan Agha Umar Bangulzai, Federal Secretary Interior Yousaf Naseem Khokhar, Commander Southern Command Lt. General Asim Saleem Bajwa, Chief Secretary Balochistan Dr. Akhtar Nazir, Home Secretary Balochistan Haider Ali Shikoh, IG FC Balochistan (North) Maj. General Nadeem Anjum, IG FC Balochistan (South) Maj. General Sardar Tariq Aman, IG Police Balochistan Mohsin Hasan Butt and other senior civil and military officials. N

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