Quetta, July 15, 2018 (PPI-OT): The Meeting was attended by Governor Balochistan Mr. Muhammad Khan Achakzai, Chief Minister Balochistan Mr. Allauddin Marri, Home Minister Balochistan Mr. Agha Umar Bangulzai, Federal Secretary Interior Mr. Yousaf Naseem Khokhar, Commander Southern Command Lt. General Asim Saleem Bajwa, Chief Secretary Balochistan Dr. Akhtar Nazir, Home Secretary Balochistan Mr. Haider Ali Shikoh, IG FC Balochistan (North) Maj. General Nadeem Anjum, IG FC Balochistan (South) Maj. General Sardar Tariq Aman, IG Police Balochistan Mr. Mohsin Hasan Butt and other senior civil and military officials.
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. Prime Minister Justice (Retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk while strongly condemning recent terrorist incidents in KP and Balochistan 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 Prime Minister 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. The Prime Minister appreciated the efforts of Armed Forces and civil administration for timely evacuation of the injured of the Mastung tragedy and saving precious lives.
Earlier, the Prime Minister visited Sarawan House in Quetta and offered condolences with the bereaved family of Shaheed Siraj Raisani who was Martyred in Mastung terrorist attack on July 13, 2018. 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 Mr. Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, Chief Minister Balochistan Mr. Allauddin Marri and Federal Minister Ms. Roshan Khursheed Bharocha also accompanied the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister also met Governor Balochistan Mr. Muhammad Khan Achakzai and Chief Minister Balochistan Mr. Allauddin Marri at Governor House Quetta.
For more information, contact:
Principal Information Officer,
Press Information Department (PID)
Tel: +92-51-9252323, +92-51-9252324
Fax: +92-51-9252325, +92-51-9252326
Email: piopid@gmail.com
Website: www.pid.gov.pk