PM & Army Chief to Visit Balochistan Amid Security Crisis; Presidential Ceremony Postponed
May 21, 2025
ISLAMABAD/QUETTA – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir will conduct emergency security briefings in Balochistan today following the devastating Khuzdar incident, demonstrating national leadership during the crisis.
Key Agenda Items:
- Security Assessment: Review counterterrorism operations in Balochistan
- Khuzdar Investigation: Receive real-time updates on forensic progress
- Humanitarian Visit: Meet injured victims at Quetta hospitals
Symbolic Gesture:
The scheduled presidential ceremony honoring COAS Munir’s promotion to field marshal has been indefinitely postponed at his insistence, with military sources confirming:
“The nation’s pain takes precedence over personal honors.”
Strategic Context:
- Comes 48 hours after deadly attack shook Khuzdar district
- Balochistan remains focal point of renewed security operations
- Civil-military leadership showcasing united front
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