Our Reporter:
QUETTA: A high-level meeting focused on peace and security in Balochistan was held following a roadside blast in Quetta’s Akhtarabad area, which claimed the life of a Frontier Corps driver. The meeting, chaired by the Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove, saw the participation of Provincial Ministers Mir Shoaib Noshirwani and Bakht Mohammad Kakar, alongside senior officials including IG Police Abdul Khaliq Sheikh, Commissioner Hamza Shafqat, DG Levies Naseebullah Kakar, and DIGCTD Aitzaz Goraya.
Officials provided a detailed briefing on the current peace and security situation in Quetta. They reported incidents where demonstrators had damaged government properties, CCTV cameras, and police vehicles. They were referring to protest demonstrations staged by the Baloch Yekjehti Committee for the recovery of Zaheer Baloch.
The meeting participants reiterated the government’s commitment to negotiations and discussions, emphasizing the importance of cooperation with protestors. They stated that all avenues for dialogue remain open and condemned the recent attack on a security forces vehicle in Quetta.
The officials acknowledged the sacrifices made by security forces in the fight against terrorism and urged demonstrators to be vigilant against masked miscreants who may be targeting government property and forces during protests. Home Minister Mirziaullah Langove highlighted the government’s continuous efforts to address the protestors’ concerns and called for peaceful protests.
Minister Noshirwani reaffirmed the government’s openness to dialogue and negotiations to resolve issues within the bounds of the law. He also noted that the government had already made significant efforts to engage with protestors, including the release of five arrested women on the same day of their arrest as instructed by the Chief Minister of Balochistan.
IG Police Abdul Khaliq Sheikh urged protestors to cooperate with police and maintain peace and order. He warned that any attempts to sabotage peace would be met with legal action and requested the public not to partake in conspiracies aimed at disrupting peace, especially during the sacred month of Muharram.
