Balochistan’s Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Sunday stressed the need for timely and coordinated measures to ensure the supply of essential food items and fuel, the return of pilgrims and students, and the overall security situation in the districts adjacent to the Iran border, state-owned Associated Press of Pakistan* reports.

A high-level meeting was held under Bugti’s chairmanship at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat to assess the current situation in the border districts adjacent to Iran.

Officials from various departments briefed the meeting on existing measures and future strategies. It was reported that there is no food shortage in the border districts adjacent to Iran.

CM Sarfraz Bugti directed all concerned authorities to ensure uninterrupted supply of food and basic necessities in these regions, emphasising that proactive steps must continue to prevent any public hardship. He also stressed the importance of maintaining electricity and LPG supply, directing the implementation of alternative energy strategies where necessary.