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Government agrees to rename public institutions after police martyrs' families end protest
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2026-07-18 12:49   Current affairs   10

Government agrees to rename public institutions after police martyrs' families end protest

The families of 27 policemen killed in a terrorist attack in Balochistan's Ziarat district ended their 10-day sit-in in Quetta after reaching an agreement with the provincial government.

The protest, which began on July 9, concluded on Saturday following the government's acceptance of all demands, including the establishment of a judicial commission to investigate the Ziarat and Hanna Urak incidents.The agreement led to the renaming of public institutions, police stations, schools, and healthcare centers in Ziarat after the martyrs.Koila Phatak Chowk was renamed Shuhada-i-Ziarat Chowk, and four police stations, three schools, and two healthcare centers were rebranded.

Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti emphasized the importance of honoring the martyrs' sacrifices, stating that renaming institutions would preserve their legacy and inspire future generations.

The government also initiated immediate implementation of the agreement's provisions, including the relocation of martyrs' bodies to their hometowns and the reopening of Koila Phatak for traffic.

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