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Monitoring Desk: Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti has said that there will be no talks with terrorists who are harming the country.

While responding to questions from journalists, CM Bugti clarified the provincial government’s stance and policy priorities. The Chief Minister stated that security forces in Balochistan are performing their duties under challenging circumstances and State institutions are working in complete coordination in the war against terrorism. He added that there will be no dialogue under any circumstances with those who have taken up arms against the state.

“The war will continue until the last terrorist in Balochistan is eliminated; the civil and military leadership are united and resolute in the fight against terrorism, and there is no ambiguity or confusion regarding this matter,” said Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti.

He expressed these views on Saturday while speaking via video link with national media anchors, senior journalists, and other representatives at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat. On this occasion, detailed discussions were held regarding various matters, including the overall situation in the province, the development process, the minerals and mining sector, law and order, political affairs, and government initiatives.

Prior to this, important briefings were held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat concerning the province’s socio-economic sectors, minerals and mining, and law and order; these sessions reviewed the provincial government’s strategy, ongoing projects, and the benefits being delivered to the public.

During the briefing by the Ministry of Planning and Development, the Chief Minister was apprised of the provincial government’s strategy regarding socio-economic sectors, governance, service delivery, the effective utilization of development funds, and measures to ensure the benefits of development projects reach the public.

The briefing by the Ministry of Minerals and Resources shed detailed light on the potential of Balochistan’s mineral and mining sectors, ongoing projects, and initiatives undertaken for the sector’s development. It was stated that measures are underway to harness mineral resources effectively to generate economic and other benefits for the people of the province.

The Ministry of Home and Tribal Affairs provided a briefing on the law and order situation, the Provincial Action Plan, police reforms, and progress regarding the integration of the Levies Force into the police. The Chief Minister was also informed about the Safe City project, legislative measures, and effective coordination among law enforcement agencies.

Following the ministerial briefings, a detailed question-and-answer session was held with the Chief Minister of Balochistan, during which representatives of the national media asked questions regarding the province’s overall situation, law and order, development, political matters, and other significant issues.

Referring to the need for smaller administrative units, he remarked that it is not possible to control the entire province while sitting in Quetta; if new provinces are to be created in Balochistan, they should be established on administrative grounds rather than linguistic ones.

The Chief Minister stated that he is unaware of any power-sharing agreement involving a split term of two-and-a-half years for the government in Balochistan. The decision regarding a change in government rests with the political leadership; however, as long as they remain in office, they will continue to serve the public.

Mir Sarfraz Bugti stated that while he cannot claim the complete eradication of corruption, there has certainly been a reduction in corruption in Balochistan compared to the past. Measures are being taken to ensure adherence to merit across all government departments, including educational institutions.

He noted that development projects in Balochistan have been completed in record time compared to the past, and the provincial government is focused on making the development process effective, result-oriented, and aligned with the needs of the public.

Referring to the repatriation of foreign nationals, the Chief Minister stated that 1.1 million Afghan refugees, along with other foreign nationals, have been sent back to their home countries from Balochistan.

Addressing the issue of missing persons, the Chief Minister remarked that the matter is sometimes presented in national media and other forums without the correct context, failing to convey an accurate picture of the situation.

He emphasized that terrorism is not an issue confined to a single province but affects all of Pakistan, and eradicating it requires a collective, national-level effort.