President for enhanced capacity of LEAs to counter terror in Balochistan
Pakistan
President Zardari was briefed about the overall security situation of the province.
GWADAR (Dunya News) - President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday called for enhancing the capacity of the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), posting competent officers in Balochistan, and improving the prosecution mechanism to effectively counter terrorist elements in Balochistan.
The president expressed these views while chairing a meeting on the security/law and order situation in Balochistan, in Gwadar, on Thursday.
The president was briefed about the overall security situation of the province as well as the role of LEAs in successfully countering terrorist attacks in various districts of Balochistan.
It was informed that the provincial government had adopted a targeted approach to improve the security and law-and-order situation in Balochistan.
It was further apprised that the initiatives taken by the LEAs had resulted in improving the security situation in the province. The president was informed that the provincial government was taking steps to provide fool-proof security to Chinese and other foreign nationals.
He appreciated the efforts of the provincial government as well as the sacrifices of the LEAs in combatting terrorism.
The president emphasized that the prosecution system needed to be improved so that the terrorist elements could not escape justice.
He said that compensation for the families of martyrs of LEAs in Balochistan should be enhanced bringing it at par with the rest of the provinces.
The president said that competent and brave police officials needed to be posted in Balochistan that would help improve the law-and-order situation of the province.
He also called for taking effective measures to ensure the safety and security of Zaireen.
During the meeting, the president said that political dialogue was the way forward to bring prosperity, development and peace to Balochistan.
