Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Gilgit-Baltistan Caretaker Chief Minister Justice (retd) Yar Muhammad Khan
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Gilgit-Baltistan Caretaker Chief Minister Justice (retd) Yar Muhammad Khan to discuss security arrangements, law and order, and promotion of tourism ahead of elections in the region.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed measures to maintain peace during the electoral process and strengthen the security framework in Gilgit-Baltistan.
The caretaker chief minister said the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) would soon be made operational in the region.
The Counter-Terrorism Department, or CTD, is a specialised wing of provincial police forces in Pakistan responsible for preventing, detecting and investigating terrorism-related offences.
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It conducts intelligence-based operations against militant networks, handles terror financing cases, and works with federal agencies on counter-extremism efforts. CTD units operate under provincial home departments and have powers to register and investigate cases under anti-terror laws.
Naqvi assured full federal support for the CTD, saying modern technology and weapons would be provided. He also assured that all requirements of Gilgit-Baltistan would be fulfilled and said additional personnel would be deployed during the elections.
“Law and order will be maintained at all costs,” the interior minister said, adding that a safe and peaceful environment was essential for the promotion of tourism.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring a secure atmosphere for residents and visitors alike.
