Deployment of 3,000 federal personnel in Balochistan

WEB DESK: In a significant move to bolster national security, the federal and provincial governments have agreed to deploy 3,000 Federal Constabulary personnel to Balochistan. The decision, reached during a high-level summit on Monday, signals a coordinated effort to suppress rising militancy and restore “sustainable peace” across the province.

The meeting, co-chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, outlined a multi-phased strategy to reclaim sensitive regions. Under the initial phase, two wings of the constabulary will be stationed in high-risk areas to stabilise the local law and order situation.

According to Dawn News, Minister Naqvi reaffirmed the federation’s commitment, pledging modern training and resources to enhance the professional capacity of the Balochistan police force.

Combating smuggling and financial crimes

Beyond physical security, the authorities are turning their attention to the economic drivers of instability. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is set for a major expansion within the province, with a directive to fill all vacant posts specifically with local recruits. This move is designed to both boost local employment and leverage regional intelligence to dismantle illicit networks.

Central to this crackdown is the elimination of hawala and hundi—informal money transfer systems often linked to terror financing. Officials confirmed that rigorous measures would be implemented to curb extortion and the cross-border smuggling that has long plagued the region’s economy. The meeting also addressed the ongoing repatriation of illegal foreign nationals, framing it as a necessary step for regional stability.

Monitoring ‘Anti-State’ rhetoric

In a move that highlights the evolving nature of modern conflict, the government has announced a stern crackdown on digital platforms. Both federal and provincial administrations have agreed to intensify monitoring of social media to identify and prosecute individuals spreading what they termed “baseless propaganda” against national institutions.

Chief Minister Bugti emphasised that the state’s writ would be maintained “under all circumstances,” noting that highways are no longer being blocked by protesters due to firmer government strategies. He characterised the fight against terrorism as a collective national struggle, insisting that there would be no compromise on the rule of law as the province moves toward a more stable future.