QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sanaullah Zehri said on Wednesday that the army and other security forces had played a remarkable role in defeating terrorists and restoring peace in the province.

Addressing a passing out parade of police personnel, Mr Zehri said his government would not compromise on security and take all steps to maintain law and order in the province.

The police personnel completed their professional training under the supervision of army.

General Officer Commanding 33 Division Maj Gen Azhar Naveed Hayat Khan, IG Frontier Corps Balochistan Maj Gen Sher Afgun, IG Police Ahsan Mehboob, Senator Agha Shehbaz Durrani, MPAs and senior officials attended the function.

“We are thankful to the army and the Commander Southern Command for providing professional training to the Balochistan police personnel to combat terrorism. Army and other security forces have been playing a vital role in restoration of peace in Balochistan,” the chief minister said.

He said that professionally trained police were required to curb terrorism and maintain order. “The army is a symbol of national solidarity. It has been serving people of Balochistan in different sectors, including health and education.”

Published in Dawn, January 7th, 2016