Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Quetta on Saturday to participate in a high-level jirga aimed at tackling critical security, political, and social issues in Balochistan — Pakistan’s most sparsely populated and underdeveloped province.

The jirga brought together a broad array of stakeholders, including senior military officials, federal ministers, Balochistan Governor Malik Abdul Wali Kakar, Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, provincial ministers, and members of the Balochistan Assembly. Tribal elders and representatives from various political parties across the province were also in attendance.

According to official sources, the meeting is intended to serve as a platform for open dialogue on the region’s ongoing security concerns, political dynamics, and government-led development initiatives.

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Prime Minister Sharif is expected to outline the federal government’s strategic vision for promoting peace, stability, and socio-economic progress in Balochistan. His visit underscores the central government’s renewed focus on resolving the province’s long-standing grievances through inclusive dialogue and collaborative governance.

The Balochistan jirga is being seen as a vital move toward fostering unity, enhancing trust with local communities, and reinforcing efforts for sustainable development in the region.