Independent report
QUETTA, November 13: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has commended security forces for their successful intelligence-based operations against terrorist elements identified as Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan, describing their efforts as vital to eliminating terrorism and ensuring lasting peace in the country.
In a statement, the Chief Minister said several terrorist hideouts had been effectively targeted during intelligence-based operations. He added that terrorist elements had been eliminated and weapons, ammunition and explosive materials recovered from their hideouts.
Mir Sarfraz Bugti said attempts to spread unrest in Pakistan and undermine national security would not be allowed to succeed. He said security forces and law enforcement agencies were fully mobilised to thwart the nefarious designs of anti-state elements and eliminate terrorism.
The Chief Minister said the ongoing counterterrorism operations, in line with the Azm-e-Istehkam vision approved by the Federal Apex Committee under the National Action Plan, were part of a coordinated national strategy.
He stressed that effective coordination and joint efforts among state institutions were essential to eliminating terrorism.
Mir Sarfraz Bugti reaffirmed that operations by security forces and law enforcement agencies would continue until terrorism was completely eradicated and lasting peace established in the country.
He said the entire nation and state institutions stood united against anti-state elements, adding that establishing peace and stability across Balochistan and the country remained a shared national commitment.
