Govt starts targeted operation in Balochistan: Defence Minister

Senate of Pakistan

Govt starts targeted operation in Balochistan: Defence Minister

February 20, 2013

Federal Minister for Defence Syed Naveed Qamar Tuesday said that a targeted anti-terrorism operation had been started in Balochistan which would produce positive result soon.

He said that people involved in the terrorist activities in the province did not want a prosperous Pakistan.

Talking to a private news channel, he strongly condemned Quetta Blast and said that the government would use all resources to remove reservations of Hazara community.

The minister said that a high powered committee headed by the Governor Balochistan was tackling current situation in the province.

Naveed Qamar said that all institutions were working within the constitutional limits adding national interest was priority of the government.

He urged all political parties to make collective efforts for eradication of terrorism from the country.

By: APP