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PM Shehbaz Calls for Unity, Cooperation to Tackle Balochistan’s Challenges
PM Shehbaz Sharif stresses brotherhood and cooperation with provinces, pledges continued support for Balochistan, lauds security forces’ sacrifices, and vows to eradicate terrorism.
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by News Desk
2026-01-08
PM Shehbaz Calls for Unity, Cooperation to Tackle Balochistan’s Challenges

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday underscored the importance of unity, brotherhood, and cooperation among provinces, particularly those facing security and development challenges, saying it was the government’s responsibility to stand shoulder to shoulder with Balochistan.

Addressing political leaders in Quetta, the prime minister said it was unfortunate that Balochistan continued to suffer due to terrorism, adding that the sacrifices of Pakistan’s armed forces and law enforcement agencies would always be remembered in history.

“Whether it is the soldiers and officers of the army, Rangers, Levies, or ordinary citizens, their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism will never be forgotten,” PM Shehbaz said, while paying tribute to security personnel.

He said the war against terrorism was still ongoing and alleged that Fitna-al-Khawarij — a term used by the state for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) — were receiving support from neighbouring countries.

“This is unfortunate, but we are firm in our resolve to completely eradicate terrorism,” the premier said, praising the role of the security forces in leading counter-terrorism efforts.

Referring to last year’s military confrontation with India, PM Shehbaz said the armed forces had successfully defended the country and that India had been “taught a lesson which it will never forget”.

Speaking on the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, the prime minister recalled that in 2010, then Balochistan chief minister Nawab Aslam Raisani had demanded a 100 per cent increase in the province’s share, refusing to cooperate otherwise.

“Balochistan is a beautiful and vast province, and its demand was valid to an extent, considering the distances and challenges it faces,” PM Shehbaz said.

He noted that Punjab had taken the lead in meeting this demand by sacrificing part of its own share. “Punjab cut Rs11 billion annually from its share and transferred it to Balochistan,” he said.

The prime minister added that over the last 16 years, nearly Rs200 billion had been given to Balochistan from Punjab’s share alone.

“When it comes to family, decisions are made like brothers,” he said, stressing the need to bridge distances between provinces.

PM Shehbaz also announced that five Danish Schools were being built simultaneously in Balochistan, expressing hope that increased access to education would help counter extremism and reduce the influence of terrorist elements in the province.

“This is our duty — to work with provinces, especially those that are distant and facing challenges. This journey of brotherhood and cooperation is one we must all undertake,” he reiterated.

The prime minister said no one could deny the steps taken by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif for the development and prosperity of Balochistan.

Expressing his readiness to work closely with the Balochistan chief minister and governor, PM Shehbaz said dialogue and collective decision-making were the only way forward.

“We must sit together, address challenges, and find solutions,” he said.
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