QUETTA: The Balochistan government has approved the launch of the Quetta Integrated Security Project to modernise the province’s policing and security system and strengthen the response to acts of terrorism and other security challenges.

The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Tuesday to review the overall security situation in the province, police reforms, the use of modern technology and measures to counter terrorism.

Under the Quetta Green Digital Corridor initiative, 2,900 surveillance cameras will be installed across the city to strengthen security monitoring. New stations for the Quick Response Force will also be established under the project to ensure a rapid and effective response to emergencies.

The meeting was informed that modern technology and an integrated command-and-control system would be used to enhance the operational capacity of security institutions.

Scheme aimed at modernising policing and security system, strengthening response to acts of terrorism

The meeting also reviewed reforms and internal accountability measures in the Balochistan Police.

Officials said that 871 police personnel had been dismissed for absenteeism and negligence in the performance of their duties. In addition, the services of 1,005 personnel deployed with various individuals had been withdrawn and returned to the police department.

Mr Bugti said the police had a crucial role to play in the fight against terrorism, adding that police personnel were serving on the frontline and sacrificing their lives for peace in the country and the province.

“If we have deployed the police against terrorism, we will also provide them with full support,” the chief minister said, adding that the provincial government stood alongside its police and security forces and would extend all possible assistance to enhance their operational capabilities.

The chief minister stressed the need for better management of the province’s limited resources. He said non-developmental expenditure would be cut and available resources would instead be directed towards meeting people’s basic needs and improving their welfare.

“We have to work for the ordinary people of Balochistan who shiver in the cold and suffer in scorching heat,” the chief minister said, adding that protection, convenience and improved quality of life of ordinary citizens remained at the centre of all government policies and measures.

Published in Dawn, October 7th, 2026