Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that the federal government and provinces need to contribute for ending the menace of terrorism.
According to details, the premier chaired a law and order situation in Quetta. On this occasion, PM Shehbaz said, “The army officers are sacrificing their lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the sake of the country.”
“There is a concern about how the terrorism increased again. Over 80,000 people had to sacrifice their lives for the sake of the country. The country had to witness the loss of $30 billion,” said PM Shehbaz.
He said, “The terrorism was ended back in 2018.”
“The peace cannot be achieved till ending the menace of terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan,” said PM Shehbaz.
He said, “339 Pakistanis have been released, while 33 terrorists have been killed.”
“The Army officers were also there in the Jaffar Express. The passengers were going to their houses to celebrate Eid al-Fitr,” said the premier.
“The terrorists have not even thought about the holy month of Ramadan, women, and children. The innocent citizens have been martyred and made hostages,” PM Shehbaz added.
He said, “Today, we gathered on the occasion where the entire nation is expressing deep grief.”
PM Shehbaz said: "Those who claim to be the Pakistan's friends are showing enmity against the Army and masses."
"Those who used to own Taliban, have released thousands of Taliban," stated the premier.
"The country's entity would might be threatened if the terrorism not ends. I have always believed that the politicians and institutions need to work together," said PM Shehbaz.
The premier said, "No propaganda will be tolerated against our soldiers."
He urged the political leadership to sit together, saying, “The political leadership come and sit. We will ensure that the leadership of the armed forces sit.”
“Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been awarded Rs600billion in line with the NIFC,” said the premier.
Meanwhile, expressing his thoughts, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti said: "We will ensure good governance in Balochistan."
"Targetting the passengers is against the tradition of Balochistan," said Bugti.
He said: "The terrorism should not be linked with Balochistan."
CM Bugti stated: "The people of Balochistan condemns terrorism."
Meanwhile, a comminque issued today said that the meeting briefed on the security situation in Balochistan and the ongoing efforts to combat terrorism.
Detailed discussions were held regarding the recent successful operation related to the Jaffar Express attack.
The participants unanimously condemned the terrorist attack on Jaffar Express, which they deemed a brutal act.
The meeting reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering commitment to maintaining a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism.
PM Shehbaz, in his address, expressed his support for the comprehensive, long-term reforms and legislation aimed at combating terrorist organisations.
He described the attack on Jaffar Express as an unforgivable atrocity, emphasising that such inhumane actions revealed the true nature of the country’s adversaries.
The attendees pledged to counter any attempts to destabilise the country with full force. In a statement, they lauded the military’s decisive action in rescuing hostages and vowed to eliminate the perpetrators and their facilitators without hesitation.
PM Shehbaz reiterated Pakistan's steadfast commitment to ending terrorism, saying that any effort to destabilise the nation would be met with formidable resistance.
"This is not merely a war against militant organisations; it is a battle against a destructive ideology," the prime minister declared.
During the meeting, the need to prevent hostile elements from disrupting the social fabric of the country was also stressed.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif later met with officers and soldiers involved in the operations against the terrorists.
He commended their bravery and professional expertise, praising the security forces for their exemplary performance.
The prime minister assured the families of the martyrs that the state would offer complete support, ensuring that the sacrifices made would never go in vain.
PM Shehbaz also visited the CMH Quetta, where they met the injured from the Jaffar Express tragedy and the affected families.
