The PTI government cancels its cabinet meeting scheduled for today. Instead, PM Imran Khan will spend the day visiting security forces in Balochistan, in light of the recent terror incidents. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Bajwa will also accompany PM Khan on his day-long visit.
Earlier, there were media reports of PM Khan’s visit to Balochistan. However, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry confirmed the news on Twitter.
“The cabinet meeting has been canceled today. The prime minister and army chief will spend the day in Balochistan with the security forces. These sons of Pakistan are all for the motherland,” Fawad Chaudhry tweeted.
آج کابینہ کا اجلاس منسوخ کردیاگیا ہے، وزیراعظم اور آرمی چیف آج کا دن بلوچستان میں سیکیورٹی فورسز کے جوانوں کے ساتھ گزاریں گے،جوان جن کے عزم پہاڑوں سے بلند اور جذبوں میں سمندروں سے زیادہ وسعت ہے ہمارا فخر بھی ہیں اور ہمارا مان بھی، پاکستان کے یہ بیٹے مادر وطن کیلئےسربکف ہیں
— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) February 8, 2022
PM Khan will visit Quetta and Naushki, in a bid to boost the morale of the Pakistani security forces who made great sacrifices during the latest clean-up operation in Balochistan.
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PM Khan will hold meetings with the Chief Minister and Governor of Balochistan. He will receive a briefing on the security situation in Balochistan, especially after the successful operation. PM Khan will also receive a briefing on the development projects in the province.
Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Imran Khan will visit Balochistan tomorrow. He is likely to visit Panjgur & Naushki too.
— Pakistan Strategic Forum (@ForumStrategic) February 7, 2022
Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Baluchistan tomorrow , he will be accompanied by COAS General Bajwa.
* Premier will preside over meeting on Security Situation
* Will be Briefed in Baluchistan Development Projects
* Will visit FC Headquarters
— MNA (@Engr_Naveed111) February 7, 2022
Increase in terror activities
Pakistan is witnessing a surge in terror incidents for the last few days. Balochistan continues to remain a victim of terror attacks with terrorists targetting security forces.
To clarify, a few days ago, armed terrorists attacked two security posts in the Panjgur and Naushki districts of Balochistan. The attack triggered a gun-battle that killed at least four attackers and a soldier. The newly formed separatist Balochistan Nationalist Army claimed responsibility for the attacks in a post on Twitter.
As a result, Pakistan forces launched a clean-up operation. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations statement, twenty terrorists were killed during the operations while nine security personnel embraced martyrdom.
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In Panjgur, the security forces repulsed the terrorist attack after an intense exchange of fire during which some terrorists fled the area. The security forces also carried out a clearance operation to hunt down the hiding terrorists in the vicinity.