Quetta , U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald A. Blome announced several new initiatives in Quetta aimed at strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation and enhancing the capabilities of Pakistani law enforcement agencies. These initiatives are part of a broader effort to improve community safety and responsiveness of local law enforcement in Pakistan.

According to the Embassy of The United States of America, the initiatives include a $4 million assistance package for the expansion of Balochistan Police’s Anti-Terrorist Force training facility, $2 million for repairing and upgrading 10 flood-damaged police stations, another $2 million for constructing 10 new police stations, and a $250,000 equipment grant to better protect enforcement officers. The upgraded and new police stations will feature modern infrastructure, including digital record management and gender desks to support vulnerable populations.

Furthermore, Ambassador Blome, alongside Inspector General of Police Shaikh and representatives from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), inaugurated Balochistan’s first Women and Juvenile Facilitation Center. This facility, a collaboration with UNODC, aims to enhance law enforcement’s ability to protect and serve women and girls.

In a meeting with the Chief Minister of Balochistan, Ali Mardan Khan Domki, Ambassador Blome discussed a range of topics, including U.S. assistance programs, reaffirming the U.S.’s strong support for the economic development of all regions of Pakistan, including Balochistan. These new initiatives underscore the long-standing partnership between the United States and Pakistan in civilian security and rule of law, reflecting a commitment to making Pakistan safer and more secure.