Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Quetta on Saturday for a one-day visit to attend a tribal Jirga and review the overall law and order situation in Balochistan.
The prime minister's visit is aimed at aligning political, tribal, and administrative efforts to further peace initiatives in the province.
According to officials, Acting Governor of Balochistan Abdul Khaliq Achakzai, Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, and other senior officials welcomed the prime minister upon his arrival.
The visit holds significance in the context of direct consultations with the provincial leadership regarding security and stability.
PM Shehbaz will participate in a special Grand Jirga, where tribal and political leaders from various districts across Balochistan have been invited.
The Jirga will discuss the province’s current security challenges and explore local trust-building measures to enhance peace.
A large number of tribal leaders, provincial ministers, assembly members, and senior officials are expected to attend.
Government sources indicate that the prime minister seeks to engage all stakeholders in a shared vision for sustainable peace, incorporating their suggestions and concerns into national policy.
During the visit, the prime minister will also visit victims of the recent Surab bombing to inquire about their health and express solidarity.
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