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Balochistan's government reported spending Rs14 billion on counterterrorism efforts under various security plans. Officials stated that 18 laws were enacted and 17 institutions established since the implementation of these policies. They claimed over 60,000 operations have been conducted, resulting in the death of more than 1,100 terrorists. The press conference also highlighted measures taken to secure major highways within Balochistan, with officials expressing optimism about improving security conditions in the coming months.

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The Balochistan government in Pakistan reported on October 21 that it has spent over Rs14 billion and passed 18 laws to counter terrorism under its National Action Plan and Provincial Action Plan. Senior officials also stated that the province had conducted more than 60,000 counterterrorism operations up to October, resulting in over 1,000 terrorist deaths. The Counter-Terrorism Department alone accounted for 250 terrorists killed and an additional 250 arrests. However, these efforts have come at a cost, with the loss of 101 police personnel and around 200 members of other law enforcement agencies, as well as 551 civilians killed in terrorist violence. The press conference was held to highlight security improvements along critical highways such as Quetta-Rakhni, Quetta-Karachi, and Quetta-Taftan.

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📰 Counterterrorism Spending In Balochistan

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Terrorism has no link with Baloch values, says Bugti different event · 95%

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“The articles discuss different aspects of terrorism in Balochistan: one refers to a recent terrorist attack and its condemnation by officials, while the other discusses broader government measures against terrorism.”

8 Indian-sponsored terrorists killed in Quetta, Khuzdar, Nushki districts: ISPR different event · 95%

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“Article A reports on a specific operation in Quetta, Nushki and Khuzdar districts where eight terrorists were killed, while Article B discusses broader counterterrorism efforts and figures across Balochistan over an extended period.”

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“Article A reports on a specific operation where eight terrorists were killed, while Article B discusses broader counterterrorism measures and statistics over a longer period.”

Pakistan Army officer martyred, 4 terrorists killed in Balochistan IBOs: ISPR different event · 95%

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“The articles describe different aspects of counterterrorism efforts in Balochistan; one reports on a specific incident involving four terrorists killed and an officer martyred, while the other discusses broader government initiatives and statistics.”

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🔮 They said measures had also been taken to secure the Quetta-Rakhni, Quetta-Karachi and Quetta-Taftan highways and expressed confidence that the security situation would improve over the next three to four months.

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🔮 He said that these operations would continue until the complete elimination of terrorism and that the government was pursuing a policy of zero tolerance against elements hostile to the country.

2026-09-22 · assertive framing · 4 terrorists die in Panjgur intelligence-based operation: officials

🔮 He said that these operations would continue until the complete elimination of terrorism and that the government was pursuing a policy of zero tolerance against elements hostile to the country.

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The Balochistan government has passed 18 laws, established 17 institutions and departments and spent more than Rs14 billion on counterterrorism measures under the National Action Plan, Counterterrorism Policy and Provincial Action Plan, senior provincial officials said on Tuesday.

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Balochistan says Rs14bn spent to counter terrorism · assertive framing

• Insists 18 laws enacted, 17 institutions set up under security plans • Officials claim 60,000 operations conducted, 1,100 terrorists killed QUETTA: uncertain

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They also claimed that more than 60,000 counterterrorism operations had been conducted across Balochistan up to October, killing over 1,000 terrorists. asserted

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The Counter-Terrorism Department alone had killed 250 terrorists and arrested another 250 suspects. asserted

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They said 101 police personnel and around 200 members of other law enforcement agencies had lost their lives, while 551 civilians had been killed in terrorist violence. asserted

civilians → say → violence

The figures were revealed during a joint press conference held by Provincial Home Minister Ziaullah Langove along with Chief Minister’s Adviser on Media and Political Affairs Shahid Rind and Additional Chief Secretary Home Hamza Shafqaat. asserted

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They said measures had also been taken to secure the Quetta-Rakhni, Quetta-Karachi and Quetta-Taftan highways and expressed confidence that the security situation would improve over the next three to four months. asserted

situation → say → months

Mr Shafqaat said the provincial government had taken a series of measures over the past two years to implement the National Action Plan, Counter Terrorism Policy and Provincial Action Plan. asserted

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Balochistan says Rs14bn spent to counter terrorism

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