Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Saturday said the protection and security of the country and nation, besides maintaining a secure environment for the public, were among the top priorities of the government, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The prime minister chaired a meeting to review the security situation in the country, especially in Balochistan province.

The meeting was attended by Caretaker Ministers Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti, Shahid Ashraf Tarrar, Sami Saeed, Caretaker Chief Minister Balochistan Mardan Khan Domki and the senior civil and military officials.

During the meeting, the prime minister also stressed further improvement of the legislative framework with regard to strengthening of the state response on security matters. He also reiterated that people would be provided with financial and economic opportunities at the federal and provincial levels, adding for the effective utilization of resources, the formulation of the latest and innovative strategy was indispensable.

The prime minister also lauded the role of the provincial government and the law enforcement agencies in maintaining law and order situation in the province.