Day: August 1, 2026

Quetta: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti on Friday said that the state is keeping its doors open for those who want to give up arms and join the national mainstream and there is a comprehensive plan for their rehabilitation, education, employment and social integration.

He said that the blood of the brave security forces would not go in vain for the stability of the state. Under an organized conspiracy, where on the one hand, terrorist incidents occur to destabilize the state, the blame is also placed on the state and propaganda is being spread to spread chaos.

He expressed these views while addressing the passing out parade of the 20th training course at the Anti-Terrorist Force (ATF) Training School in Quetta.

Inspector General of Police Balochistan Muhammad Tahir Khan and Commandant ATF Asad Khan also addressed the ceremony, while earlier, ATF personnel presented a brilliant demonstration of professional training, combat skills and operational capabilities in counter-terrorism.

He said that the youth are being pushed towards a futile war, every conspiracy to destabilize Balochistan and Pakistan would be foiled, those who want to divide the country live in a fool’s paradise, the state could not back down even an inch against terrorism.

He urged political parties not to link terrorism with politics because at this time the state would not need politics but stability of the state, national unity and solidarity of the people.

Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that Balochistan Police, ATF, CTD and Special Operations Wing are playing a frontline role in the war against terrorism and the government is shaping these forces into a stronger, more modern and effective striking force.

He said that these forces would be provided with modern weapons, equipment, training and all necessary resources so that they could effectively eradicate the scourge of terrorism.

He paid special tribute to the three women constables who joined the ATF and said that the daughters of Balochistan are moving forward alongside their brothers for peace, rule of law and defense of the homeland, which is a source of pride for the entire society and a beacon for other young women.

Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that the sacrifices of the martyrs in the war against terrorism are the nation’s capital and their sacred blood would never go in vain.

He said that terrorist elements wanted to halt Balochistan from its journey of development, education and prosperity, but with the unity of the government, security forces and the people, all their nefarious intentions would be thwarted.

The Chief Minister urged to political parties not to sacrifice a national issue like terrorism for political differences.

He said that the police and security personnel who serve in extreme heat, cold and difficult conditions to protect the homeland are heroes of the entire nation, linking their sacrifices with politics is against the national interest.

He said that the Baloch youth have been pushed into a futile war which has only brought them unrest, backwardness, deprivation of education and development opportunities.

The Chief Minister made it clear that if someone wants to impose his ideology at the power of a gun, he would not succeed, saying that the government, Balochistan Police and law enforcement agencies will never surrender in the face of terrorism, violence and brutality and would not retreat even an inch in this war.

Mir Sarfraz announced that the salaries and benefits of ATF, CTD and SOW personnel would be increased, while the Balochistan government could also take the responsibility of providing further assistance to the families of the martyrs and supporting the children.

He also announced a grant of Rs. 150 million for the improvement of the infrastructure of the ATF Training School, an increase in the basic salaries of trainers and a review of feeding charges, and said that the government will provide all possible resources to increase the capacity of the police force and provide them with modern facilities.

The Chief Minister, while congratulating the passing-out soldiers, expressed the hope that they would perform their duties with complete honesty, professionalism and bravery to protect the people, the province and the national flag without fear and danger and play their effective role in ensuring the establishment of peace in the war against terrorism.

Quetta: Casualties in coal mine explosion caused by poisonous gas here in Spain Kariz Surranj has reached 34 while the rescue operation was still ongoing to evacuate any more trapped workers.

According to the data released by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Balochistan, rescue teams have so far recovered the bodies of 34 miners from the mine in the rescue operations after the coal mine accident that occurred in Surranj, while rescue teams are continuously engaged in searching any more affectees trapped due to the accident.

According to officials, the explosion occurred due to the filling of toxic gas in the coal mine, as a result of which a part of the mine collapsed and several miners were buried under the debris.

Rescue teams are continuously working to remove debris from the mine with the help of heavy machinery and special equipment.

Official authorities said that the rescue operation would continue until all the affected miners would be pulled out of the mine.

During the rescue operations, the rescue personnel were carrying out operations with utmost caution due to the toxic gas and other hazards present inside the mine.

On the other hand, the Chief Minister of Balochistan, taking notice of the Surranj coal mine accident, has sought a report on the incident from the Mines and Minerals Department, and also directed the concerned authorities have also been directed to further expedite the rescue operations and provide all possible assistance to the affected miners.

According to sources, arrangements were being made to send the bodies of the deceased miners to their native areas after necessary procedures, while the affected families were also being kept informed of the situation.

Quetta: Assistant to Chief Minister Balochistan for Information and Political Affairs, Shahid Rind on Friday said that Balochistan Chief Minister, Mir Sarfraz Bugti has announced a financial assistance of Rs 500,000 each for the families of the miners who died in the tragic coal mine accident here in Surranj area.

Shahid Rind said that all necessary arrangements had been completed to transport the bodies of the deceased miners to their native areas in a dignified manner and to provide all facilities to the affected families.

He said that teams of the Mines and Minerals Department, Provincial Disaster Management Authority ( PDMA) Rescue 1122 and other relevant agencies were engaged in rescue and relief activities with full vigilance at the accident site and all relevant agencies were continuously monitoring the situation through mutual communication.

Shahid Rind said that the Balochistan government shared the grief of the bereaved families over this tragic incident and all possible support and facilities would be provided to the affected families. He said that Balochistan Chief Minister, Mir Sarfraz Bugti has directed the concerned authorities not to make any negligence in the relief activities and to ensure immediate assistance to the affected families.

According to the authorities, the rescue teams were using all possible resources to search for the remaining miners trapped in the mine and the rescue operations were being continuously monitored.