Prime Minister Ashraf orders targeted operation in Quetta

QUETTA: Prime Minister of Pakistan Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has ordered to launch targeted operation in Quetta amid countrywide protests and sit-ins to express solidarity with the victims from the Hazara community.

The objective of the targeted operation is to ensure safety of the people and to maintain law and order situation.

The prime minister said that the government would not allow terrorists to make any Pakistani citizens hostage.

A Spokesman of Prime Minister's House said that the Prime Minister is closely monitoring the situation in Quetta and is in constant touch with concerned authorities.

Meanwhile, Ashraf has also ordered to transfer Inspector General (IG) Police Balochistan Tariq Umar Khatab. He has been replaced by Mushtaq Sukhera.