PM Shehbaz accuses India of stoking terrorism in Pakistan
Says terrorism had been eliminated before returning through an organised conspiracy in 2018: Afghan Taliban regime failed to stop terrorists using its territory against Pakistan: PM calls for economic revival: Promises greater provincial empowerment Pledges continued federal support for Balochistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that India was behind terrorism in Pakistan, alleging that an organised conspiracy had led to the return of militant violence after it had largely been eliminated in 2018.
Addressing participants at the Balochistan National Workshop, the prime minister said terrorism had been eradicated by 2018 but was later reintroduced through a planned conspiracy.
PM Shehbaz praised the Pakistan Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies for their continued sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.
He said Pakistan had inflicted a decisive defeat on its enemy during the "Battle of Truth" and reaffirmed the government's resolve to continue efforts to eliminate militancy.
Shehbaz said Pakistan had repeatedly urged Afghanistan to ensure that its territory was not used for activities against Pakistan.
He added that the Afghan Taliban administration had been unable to prevent militant groups from operating against Pakistan.
The PM said Pakistan must now focus on achieving economic progress, stressing that the country should move forward on the economic front alongside its efforts to strengthen national security.
The Prime Minister also acknowledged that mistakes had been made in the past and pledged that his government would work to correct them.
He said greater resources and administrative powers would continue to be devolved to the provinces to promote balanced development and strengthen the federation.
The Prime Minister assured participants that the federal government would spare no effort in supporting the development and prosperity of Balochistan.
He added that the Baloch and Pashtun communities of Balochistan had played a vital role in the creation of Pakistan, reaffirming the federal government's commitment to the province's long-term development.
Shehbaz said Punjab had contributed Rs150 billion for Balochistan under the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, while the country's other three provinces had also allocated resources for the province.
The prime minister described the financial support of Balochistan as a reflection of national unity and brotherhood rather than a favour.
The Prime Minister said Balochistan's political leadership had consistently placed national interests above personal considerations and had always supported the federation.
He added that both the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government and the present administration had allocated substantial resources to accelerate the province's development.
The Prime Minister said construction of the dual carriageway linking Karachi and Chaman was continuing, adding that 27,000 tube wells across Balochistan had been converted to solar energy to improve infrastructure and reduce energy costs.
He said the federal government had contributed Rs50 billion towards a Rs75 billion package designed to support farmers and strengthen the agricultural sector.
Paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the fight against terrorism, Shehbaz Sharif said 90,000 Pakistanis had been martyred during the conflict.
Paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the recent wave of terrorism, Shehbaz Sharif said Mastung Sessions Judge Abdul Hakim and a security official had embraced martyrdom in the line of duty.
He said the sacrifices made by the people of Balochistan would never be forgotten and would not be allowed to go in vain.
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