Daily Quetta Voice Analysis
The Balochistan government continues to face significant challenges in restoring peace and enforcing government authority as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif prepares to visit Quetta today.
This visit is in response to a recent surge in terrorist attacks.
In a particularly horrific incident, 23 passengers were brutally murdered after being identified one by one. Governor Balochistan, Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail, and Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti will meet the premier during his visit. The PM will also chair a meeting of the apex committee to review the law and order situation.
Experts and local observers argue that a more comprehensive approach is needed to address the ongoing unrest. “He should convene an All Parties Conference (APC) to sort out issues,” said Shehzada Zulfiqar, a senior journalist based in Quetta. Zulfiqar emphasized the importance of engaging all stakeholders, particularly nationalist political forces, to find an amicable solution to the complex issues plaguing the province.
The call for an APC is grounded in the belief that military and administrative measures alone cannot bring lasting peace to Balochistan. “The government should address administrative issues and also find a political solution,” Zulfiqar added, highlighting the need for a multifaceted strategy.
Ayub Tareen, another senior journalist, expressed optimism about the prime minister’s visit but stressed the importance of concrete actions over mere rhetoric. “High hopes are pinned on the PM’s visit, especially since the Balochistan police chief has been changed ahead of his arrival,” Tareen noted. He urged the government to ensure that this visit marks a turning point in the province’s troubled history.
As the prime minister prepares to address the pressing security concerns, the people of Balochistan await tangible steps that go beyond traditional measures, hoping for a genuine effort to restore peace and stability in the region.
