Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- President Asif Ali Zardari has vowed to defeat foreign-backed terrorist attempts to disrupt Balochistan's development, stressing that the province's progress must continue despite ongoing security challenges. He made the remarks during a meeting with Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti at the President's House. The meeting reviewed the province's overall situation and development activities.

Zardari stressed the need for stronger coordination between the federal and provincial governments to improve peace, development and public welfare across Balochistan. He said both governments must work together to address challenges and ensure development projects continue without unnecessary delays. The president also ...