Unwavering resolve : ‘Misguided elements’ urged to shun violence
CPEC will create countless jobs opportunities for the youth of Balochistan
QUETTA:
Commander Southern Command Lt Gen Amir Riaz has invited ‘misguided elements’ to come and join government efforts to frustrate the designs of anti-state elements and turn Balochistan into a haven of peace. Speaking at the inauguration of Balochistan Sports Festival, he said that road to Pakistan’s prosperity passed through Balochistan and the multibillion-dollar CPEC binds all routes of development from Gilgit to Balochistan. “CPEC will create countless jobs opportunities for the youth of Balochistan,” he added.
He predicted a terrorism-free Pakistan, and congratulated the security forces on the success of Operation Zarb-e-Azab and restoration of peace in Balochistan.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 23rd, 2016.
Commander Southern Command Lt Gen Amir Riaz has invited ‘misguided elements’ to come and join government efforts to frustrate the designs of anti-state elements and turn Balochistan into a haven of peace. Speaking at the inauguration of Balochistan Sports Festival, he said that road to Pakistan’s prosperity passed through Balochistan and the multibillion-dollar CPEC binds all routes of development from Gilgit to Balochistan. “CPEC will create countless jobs opportunities for the youth of Balochistan,” he added.
He predicted a terrorism-free Pakistan, and congratulated the security forces on the success of Operation Zarb-e-Azab and restoration of peace in Balochistan.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 23rd, 2016.