ISLAMABAD, DEC 2 /DNA/ -Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on Thursday vowed to make extraneous efforts for building stronger and sustainable ties with Qatar.
He was talking to a delegation of Qatar led by member of the Qatar’s Royal Family Sheikh Falah Bin Jassim. Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo was also present during the meeting held in Balochistan House, Islamabad. The matters of mutual interest and ways to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries came under discussion.
Sanjrani said there were immense investment opportunities in Pakistan which could be exploited to create a successful business environment. He said the development and prosperity of Balochistan were the first priority of the government and all necessary steps were being taken to further improve the law and order situation.
Sanjrani said that Pakistani people value their relations with Qatar. He thanked Qatar for its valuable assistance in dealing with the flood situation in Balochistan. The Chairman appreciated the efforts of the Qatari government and especially the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for solving the problems of the Muslim Ummah. He congratulated Qatar on the successful holding of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup.
Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Qudous Bizenjo briefed the delegation about the law and order situation in the province and government development plans.
Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Falah bin Jassim said, “Pakistan is our best friend and will continue to provide full assistance for the rehabilitation of the displaced people due to floods in Balochistan province.”
Later, Senate Chairman organized a dinner in the honour of the Qatari delegation.
The dinner was attended by the senators, including Naseebullah Bazai, Semi Ezdi, Robina Khalid, Hidayatullah, Faisal Saleem Rehman, Dr Shahzad Waseem, Muhammad Akram, Muhammad Abdul Qadir, Saifullah Abro, Hilal ur Rehman, Mushtaq Ahmed, Prince Ahmed Umer Ahmedzai, Haji Hidayatullah Khan.
Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman, Minister of States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) Talha Mehmood, Minister for Economic Affairs Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, MNA Khalid Magsi and National Assembly Deputy Speaker Zahid Akram Durrani.
![PESHAWAR, JAN 12 /DNA/ - Owing to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's precarious law and order circumstances, the provincial assembly has written a letter to the Peshawar corps commander seeking an in-camera briefing on ongoing operations and the security situation in the province. "The [special] Committee desires to receive a detailed briefing from Headquarters XI Corps, Peshawar, particularly in the context of the ongoing operations being conducted by the federal government and LEAs in the merged districts of KP," reads the letter issued by KP Assembly Deputy Secretary Tariq Noor, while referring to the Special Committee (on Security) constituted by the house. The committee features more than 40 members, including the leader of the house, the leader of the opposition and provincial ministers, along with parliamentary leaders of respective political parties. The letter, dated January 8, also points out that the committee has received detailed briefings from key stakeholders, including the chief secretary, the additional chief secretary, the IGP, and now seeks a briefing as part of the consultative process. Letter written by KP Assemblys deputy secretary to Headquarters XI Corps. — Reporter Letter written by KP Assembly's deputy secretary to Headquarters XI Corps. — Reporter The KP Assembly's request for a briefing from a senior army commander comes as the province, as stated by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director-General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry in a recent media briefing, accounted for nearly 71% of all the terrorist incidents in 2025. The overwhelming share of KP in facing terror incidents, as per the military's spokesperson, was due to a "politically conducive environment and the flourishing political-criminal-terror-nexus" in the province. Noting that the Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in KP was resisting counterterrorism efforts at every forum — a claim denied by the PTI — Lt Gen Chaudhry highlighted that the law enforcement agencies (LEAs) carried out 75,175 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across the country in 2025, of which 14,658 IBOs were conducted in KP. Out of the total 5,397 terrorism incidents reported nationwide in the previous year, as many as 3,811 incidents occurred in KP. The issue of terrorism and military operations has been a point of contention between the PTI's KP government and the Centre in recent times, where the former has time and again stressed a political solution and dialogue, whereas the latter has pressed on with taking action against the terrorists. This is also reflected by the KP Assembly's letter to the Headquarters XI Corps, Peshawar, which says that the Special Committee (on Security) "acknowledges the importance of security measures but considers that operation alone without broader political, social and developmental initiatives may not ensure suitable peace and stability and could risk further unrest in the province".](https://islamabadpost.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/security-forces-218x150.jpg "KP Assembly seeks Peshawar corps commander’s in-camera briefing on security situation")
