Better liaison key to tackle security threat: Balochistan Home Minister Langove
• Minister says Balochistan govt obtained evidence of financial links to banned outfits
• Ransom paid to get two Hazara community members released
• IBOs in Panjgur, Kacchi leave seven terrorists dead
QUETTA: Calling for stronger coordination between government institutions and civil society to counter security threats and address the underlying challenges facing the province, Balochistan Home Minister Ziaullah Langove has said intelligence agencies had obtained evidence of alleged financial links between individuals in various quarters and outlawed terrorist outfits.
The minister expressed these views at a roundtable conference in Quetta on Friday when the state media reported that security forces killed seven terrorists in intelligence-based operations.
Some elements in the government, political groups and even non-governmental organisations were found providing facilitation to militancy, he said. “Militant groups were raising funds through extortion from traders, farmers and commercial transporters, as well as highway robberies, looting and ransom demands,” he added.
The home minister said two Hazara community members had been released after payment of Rs7 million ransom.
At the roundtable conference, which was jointly organised by the Balochistan Centre of Excellence, the Balochistan Home Department and the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund, various proposals were presented to improve inter-institutional coordination, strengthen social development initiatives and formulate joint strategies for resolving issues confronting local communities.
The participants emphasised that sustained progress in Balochistan required collective efforts, effective coordination and closer engagement among state institutions, development organisations and civil society. They discussed security concerns, institutional coordination, social development and public welfare. They stressed that stronger cooperation between government departments, development institutions and civil society was essential for addressing public problems and ensuring sustainable development.
IBOs in Panjgur, Kachhi
Earlier, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan citing sources reported that security forces killed seven terrorists during two intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan. Five of the terrorists were killed in the Fateh Ali area of Panjgur district, the report said, adding that large quantities of weapons and ammunition were found in their possession.
Another IBO was conducted in the Dhadar area of Kachhi district, during which two terrorists, were killed, it added.
Several other militants were injured during the operation, according to the report.
Published in Dawn, September 19th, 2026
