NAUSHKI
\nPrime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday vowed that Balochistan\u2019s \u201ctrue potential\u201d shall be realised \u201cthrough a comprehensive national effort\u201d
\n\u201cThrough a comprehensive national effort, cooperation between federal and provincial governments and assistance of armed forces, we shall realise [the] true potential of Balochistan,\u201d PM Imran was quoted as saying by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), while giving an update on the premier\u2019s and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa\u2019s day-long visit to Naushki, Balochistan.
\nThe PM and COAS visited the area along with Balochistan\u2019s chief minister, governor, federal, and provincial ministers.
\nThe military\u2019s media wing said that the premier was provided with a detailed briefing on the security situation of the area following the successful repulsion of two separate terror attacks in Naushki and Panjgur by the security forces.
\nThe ISPR said that in his interaction with troops, PM Imran \u201cpaid rich tribute to the martyrs and their families for their ultimate sacrifices for Pakistan\u201d.
\nHe also lauded the professionalism exhibited by the troops and appreciated their operational preparedness and bravery with which terrorists\u2019 attacks were repulsed.
\nThe premier also reiterated the national resolve to support the armed forces in eliminating the remnants of terrorists trying to sabotage the development of Balochistan.
\nPM announces 15% raise for FC, Rangers personnel
\nSeparately, the PM, in his address to the troops, announced a 15% raise for the FC and Rangers personnel.
\nThe prime minister told the troops that he especially went to Naushki to express solidarity on behalf of the country with the armed forces of the country.
\nHe observed that in the war against terrorism, the armed forces and law enforcement agencies had fought so bravely that had never happened across the world.
\n\u201cNot only me, but the whole nation stands with our trroops. The entire nation has the confidence that terrorists cannot cause any harm to the country,\u201d he maintained.
\nDevelopment of Balochistan priority for govt: PM tells jirga
\nAccording to the ISPR, the PM also interacted with tribal elders of the area and acknowledged their unwavering support in the fight against terrorism and facilitating government initiatives that are bringing prosperity and development to Balochistan.
\nThe PM assured the Jirga members of continued sincere support for the timely completion of development projects in Balochistan.
\n\u201cDevelopment of Balochistan is priority and critical for future of Pakistan,\u201d the PM was quoted by ISPR.
\nThe top leadership of the country was visiting Naushki to honour the Pakistan troops for their success and sacrifices made in a repulsing terror attack in the area.
\nThe armed forces had successfully averted two separate terror attacks in Naushki and Panjgur, Balochistan, on February 2, and completed the clearance operation in the area later on February 5, killing 20 terrorists with the loss of nine precious soldiers, including a junior and senior army official.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
NAUSHKI Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday vowed that Balochistan\u2019s \u201ctrue potential\u201d shall be realised \u201cthrough a comprehensive national effort\u201d \u201cThrough a comprehensive national effort, cooperation between federal and provincial governments and assistance of armed forces, we shall realise [the] true potential of Balochistan,\u201d PM Imran was quoted as saying by the Inter-Services Public Relations […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":243358,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[930,3869,3868,2994,606],"class_list":{"0":"post-243337","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news","8":"tag-coas","9":"tag-interact","10":"tag-noushki","11":"tag-troops","12":"tag-visit"},"yoast_head":"\n