Qaseem Shah:
QUETTA — The 28th Defense Review Committee has wrapped up its two-day session in Quetta, taking pivotal decisions to bolster regional security, accelerate development, and strengthen inter-agency coordination across Balochistan.
The high-level meeting was jointly chaired by Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti and the Corps Commander Balochistan, Lieutenant General Rahat Naseem Ahmed Khan.
Senior leadership from provincial and federal departments, along with representatives from key security agencies, attended the two-day review.
Key Takeaways & Directives
Safe City Project Reactivation: In the meeting’s primary directive, the committee resolved to make the delayed Safe City Project fully functional again, executing a phased rollout across Quetta and other strategic districts to improve urban surveillance.
Regular Security Trackers: Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti noted that the Defense Review Committee convenes every three weeks to track past decisions and ensure strict execution of law-and-order strategies.
Commendation for Counter-Terror Operations: The forum praised security forces for conducting successful intelligence-based operations (IBOs) against terrorist groups over the past month.
Timely Project Completion: Participants reaffirmed their joint commitment to delivering key infrastructure and public welfare projects on schedule to support Balochistan’s long-term growth.
Speaking at the forum, CM Sarfraz Bugti emphasized that these consistent three-week reviews have delivered measurable improvements in restoring peace and stability across the province.
