ISLAMABAD — Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured traders and industrialists from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan that the government will provide every possible support and security to address their concerns and resolve operational challenges.
The high-level meeting was held in response to growing worries voiced by chambers of commerce in both provinces about the impact of regional security issues on trade and business activities.
Government Guarantees Full Support and Security to KP and Balochistan Business Community
Strategic Action Plan & High-Level Visits
During the meeting, Interior Minister Naqvi briefed business leaders on the federal government’s ongoing counter-terrorism efforts and announced plans for direct engagement in the provinces:
- Provincial Consultations: Naqvi said he will soon visit Peshawar and Quetta to hold detailed meetings with local business representatives and provincial authorities.
- Permanent Framework: The visits are aimed at developing practical, long-term solutions to security and operational hurdles faced by industrialists.
- Economic Priority: The minister emphasised that the private sector plays a vital role in stabilising the national economy, adding that the country’s progress is closely linked to the growth of businesses.
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi assured traders and industrialists from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan of full government support, promising stronger security measures, practical solutions to their concerns, and upcoming consultations in Peshawar and Quetta.
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Escalating Security Context Across KP and Balochistan
The meeting reflects the government’s increased focus on addressing security challenges following a surge in militant attacks and abductions across both provinces in recent weeks.
| Region | Recent Security Event | Operational Response |
|---|---|---|
| Balochistan (Ziarat) | Mangi Dam post attack; 27 police officers killed | Operation Shaban launched |
| Balochistan (Province-wide) | Attack on Quetta-Karachi coach; 3 dead | Operation Al-Azm initiated |
| KP (Hangu) | Terrorist attack on Khazina Banda checkpost; 9 police martyred | Targeted operations against Fitna-al-Khawarij |
| KP (Swat & Tank) | Checkpost breaches and firefights | Counter-attacks eliminating insurgent cells |
“The private sector plays a key role in stabilising the country’s economy. Pakistan’s progress lies in the progress of the business community. The government is with you and we will resolve all your legitimate issues.”
— Mohsin Naqvi, Federal Interior Minister
The engagement followed a separate high-level security review between Interior Minister Naqvi and President Asif Ali Zardari, during which the federal strategy for tackling terrorism in KP and Balochistan was discussed in detail.
