Overview
- The prime minister laid the foundation stone for the four-lane N-25 from Karachi to Chaman, set a December 2027 completion goal, and directed strict quality control.
- He reaffirmed a drive to eradicate terrorism in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, praising security forces and saying Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is leading operations.
- He alleged neighboring countries support extremist elements he referred to as Fitna al-Khawarij and warned of a firm response to attempts to destabilize Pakistan.
- Complementary steps include five Daanish Schools in Balochistan, continued NFC-backed fiscal support with Punjab’s Rs11 billion annual contribution, and use of World Bank funds for flood rehabilitation.
- Balochistan officials announced a new red notice cell to pursue suspects abroad through Interpol and reported arrests linked to BLA networks.