Zardari Vows to Crush Terrorism, Ensure Peace in Balochistan
— March 19, 2025
QUETTA (AIA) President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eradicating terrorism and ensuring sustainable peace and development in Balochistan.
Chairing a high-level meeting on the province’s law and order situation, Zardari stressed the threat posed by terrorist elements seeking to destabilise the nation.
“The situation is clear—the state will continue to exist, and we must win the war against terrorism,” he said.
The meeting was attended by Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Acting Governor of Balochistan Captain (retd) Abdul Khaliq Achakzai, Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan, IG Police Moazzam Jah Ansari, and other senior officials. Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti briefed participants on the current security situation.
Zardari reaffirmed that the government would equip anti-terrorism forces with modern weapons to strengthen security in the region.
“Balochistan is close to our hearts. We want development and lasting peace in the province,” he added, stressing the importance of education.
He further emphasised the need to enrol every child in school and introduce modern technology to equip the youth with skills for the future.