Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti convened in Quetta to address the province’s security challenges. The meeting focused on reviewing the current law and order situation and strategizing a stronger response to terrorism. Key decisions included bolstering the Counter-Terrorism Force and Balochistan police through increased capacity building and resource allocation, with full support pledged from the federal government. Naqvi emphasized the swift implementation of Balochistan’s peace restoration plan, advocating for the integration of expertise from former police chiefs and leveraging modern technology. Both officials underscored a unified approach to counter-terrorism efforts, determined to establish state authority and deny safe haven to terrorist groups. Bugti highlighted the importance of empowering youth through education and employment as crucial to long-term stability and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to merit-based opportunities.