{"id":530877,"date":"2026-02-12T09:18:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T04:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=530877"},"modified":"2026-02-12T09:18:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T04:18:40","slug":"punjab-pledges-rs10-billion-for-fc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/punjab-pledges-rs10-billion-for-fc\/","title":{"rendered":"Punjab pledges Rs10 billion for FC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>strengthen the force\u2019s capacity-building<br \/>\nLAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a Rs10 billion allocation for the Frontier Corps (FC) to strengthen the force\u2019s capacity-building and bolster security in Balochistan. Addressing FC headquarters during her visit to Balochistan on Tuesday, she paid tribute to those serving in Balochistan under difficult and dangerous circumstances. In her speech, which was aired on Wednesday, Maryam shared that she found out a few months ago that the FC required Rs10 billion for \u201ccapacity building\u201d.\u201cI was asked to contribute whatever Punjab could,\u201d she stated. \u201cI decided it was not a favour \u2026 it was a responsibility. I said we will provide them the entire Rs10bn.\u201d The chief minister highlighted that the allocation aimed to enhance operational readiness and strengthen security efforts in Balochistan, particularly in light of recent threats and attacks. CM Maryam\u2019s visit came in the wake of a spate of attacks across Balochistan on January 31, which brought parts of the restive province to a standstill for several days. 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