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Maryam Nawaz Pledges Rs10 Billion for Balochistan Security on Quetta Visit

The pledge signals inter‑provincial backing for counterterrorism operations following the January 31 attacks.

Overview

  • On a one‑day trip to Quetta, the Punjab chief minister met Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail, Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, cabinet members, and allied lawmakers.
  • She attended a ceremony at the Frontier Corps headquarters and voiced support for ongoing security efforts across the province.
  • Maryam Nawaz offered Punjab’s resources and services to Balochistan’s authorities, telling officials she would provide assistance whenever requested.
  • Her visit followed coordinated attacks reported on January 31 across multiple Balochistan towns, with Section 144 imposed for February by provincial authorities.
  • The military’s media wing, ISPR, said security forces concluded Operation Radd‑ul‑Fitna‑1, claiming 216 militants were killed, while 36 civilians and 22 security personnel were reported dead.