News Desk
Quetta: Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, emphasized the need for human rights organizations to gain an impartial and fact-based understanding of Balochistan’s history, ground realities, and current situation. He stated that the narrative being intentionally propagated at national and international levels regarding Balochistan is often contrary to the truth, and it must be corrected to promote a balanced and fact-based perspective.
He expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Quetta. The meeting involved a detailed discussion on law and order, the human rights situation, and ongoing efforts for social development in the province.
The Chief Minister clarified that the accession of the State of Kalat to Pakistan was not forced, but a result of mutual consent. However, certain elements are deliberately distorting history to mislead those unfamiliar with past realities. Referring to recent terrorist incidents, he strongly condemned the killing of innocent passengers based on identity, describing it as a reflection of the nefarious designs of hostile foreign powers, especially India.
He stressed that the acts of these terrorist groups are not a struggle for rights but part of a coordinated attempt to destabilize and divide Pakistan. Their sponsors have openly revealed their intentions multiple times on both national and international platforms. “What kind of rights struggle involves killing people based on ethnic identity?” the Chief Minister asked, questioning the legitimacy of such violence being portrayed as a freedom movement.
Bugti added that these terrorist elements not only reject dialogue but openly talk about slicing Pakistan like a cake – a mindset unacceptable in any civilized society or state. He asserted that the state has a constitutional and legal duty to protect the lives and property of all citizens and that this duty will be fulfilled under all circumstances.
Addressing the issue of missing persons, he said it is not limited to Balochistan but exists in other provinces and even internationally. Unfortunately, in Pakistan, it has become a norm to blame state institutions without solid evidence. He mentioned that there are verified instances where individuals labeled as missing were later found involved in serious acts of terrorism. However, comprehensive legislation has already been enacted in Balochistan to address this complex issue through legal means.
The Chief Minister stated that the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees the protection of all citizens. Human rights organizations and conscientious individuals must not limit themselves to a selective narrative but should also openly condemn the killing of innocent Punjabis and all forms of terrorism. He made it clear that the state has the constitutional and legal right to take action against terrorists and their so-called representatives, and the Government of Balochistan will fully exercise this authority to ensure the province’s peace and progress remains uninterrupted.