QUETTA: 19th Meeting of Provincial Apex Committee Held Under the Chairmanship of Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti.The session was attended by Corps Commander Balochistan, Lieutenant General Rahat Naseem Ahmed Khan, along with other senior military and civil officials.
Key security and public interest matters were discussed during the meeting.The committee decided to intensify the ongoing anti-smuggling campaign.Strict action will be taken against transport companies involved in smuggling, and FIRs will be registered against the drivers.
The committee directed the finalization of rules under the Anti-Terrorism Act.It was agreed that no road in Balochistan will be allowed to be blocked under the guise of protest, as the state stands with the common citizen. FIA was instructed to act firmly against those involved in illegal money transfers.
Action will be accelerated against social media accounts spreading propaganda against the state.Steps will be taken to curb extortion and create a safe environment for mine owners to invest and operate.
Efforts against illegal immigrants will also be enhanced.The response mechanism against terrorism will be improved.
A digital system is being developed for managing the Fourth Schedule, the committee was briefed.The provincial government will undertake the expansion of the Bolan Route and the construction of the Dera Murad Jamali Bypass.
NHA has been instructed to complete the Western Bypass Quetta by December 25. Entry of LHS petroleum tankers into urban areas has been banned.
FC will provide security for the Pat Feeder Canal project in Dera Bugti.Work on the Chaman Master Plan will be expedited.
District Development Committees will be made functional. The 78th Independence Day and Martyrs Day will be celebrated with zeal and passion.Remarks by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti during the meeting:Firm action will be taken against all those involved in smuggling.
No road in Balochistan will be allowed to be blocked in the name of protest.
“The Constitution stands with the patient clinging to life in an ambulance,” he stated.FIA will intensify action against elements involved in subversive activities.
Corruption, illegal money transfers, and extortion will be eradicated.It is crucial to protect the youth from subversion and drugs.
No one will be allowed to act against the state. “If NHA delays road construction, the provincial government will build them in public interest,” the CM added.
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“We will ensure implementation of Apex Committee decisions to put Balochistan on the path of sustainable peace and
