Staff Reporter:
QUETTA: Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti condemned the wave of violence and reiterated the government’s commitment to eradicating terrorism. “Thirty-eight innocent lives were taken, and they were innocent Pakistanis,” Bugti declared. He emphasized the gravity of the situation, saying, “Highways, innocent passengers—murdered. Twenty-one terrorists were killed, and more will follow. This is the state’s war.”
Bugti delivered a stern message to those sympathizing with the militants: “Sympathizers have no answer. This is genocide and brutality. Terrorists have no ethnicity or religion. You cannot impose your ideology through force.” He urged the public to reject violence, adding, “Don’t glorify terrorism; instead, support a peaceful Balochistan.”
Drop Your Weapons, Then Talk: Bugti
The Balochistan Assembly has officially labeled these incidents as acts of terrorism. Expressing his frustration, Bugti said, “You take to the streets, kill innocent people, and then vanish. This is an intelligence-driven war; we will not spare anyone.”
He also extended a hand to those involved in the violence, encouraging them to surrender their weapons and join the peace process. “Drop your weapons and join the peace process. We refuse to be silent spectators to this terrorism. Labourers and barbers are being killed.”
As Balochistan remains on high alert, the government maintains a firm stance against the violence while offering a path to peace for those willing to lay down their arms. The resolve of Balochistan’s leadership and the resilience of its people will be critical in navigating this turbulent period.
