From Our Correspondent
Turbat — Central President of the National Party and former Chief Minister of Balochistan, Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch, along with former Secretary General and Senator Jan Muhammad Baloch, strongly criticized Islamabad’s approach toward Balochistan while addressing a council meeting of National Party Tehsil Dasht.
The leaders stated that the federal government and powerful institutions are not taking the issues of Balochistan seriously. They emphasized that the state appears more interested in the province’s natural resources than in the welfare and rights of its people. According to them, even basic democratic rights such as voting are not being fully ensured in the region.
They highlighted that lasting peace in Balochistan depends on recognizing the political role of democratic nationalist parties. “The Balochistan issue is fundamentally political and national in nature, and it can only be resolved through meaningful political dialogue,” they stated, criticizing the reliance on force-based policies.
Referring to past policies, the leaders remarked that the current situation is the result of flawed strategies, tracing the roots of unrest back to the era of Pervez Musharraf. They warned that such policies have intensified tensions and suffering in the province.
The National Party leadership called for a national reconciliation policy in Balochistan, urging the government to initiate political negotiations, restore public trust, and avoid unconstitutional actions. They also demanded:
– An end to corruption in development projects
– Increased focus on education in Balochistan
– Merit-based employment opportunities for Baloch youth
– Release of political prisoners or their presentation in courts
– Immediate halt to illegal and extrajudicial measures
They further encouraged party workers to actively strengthen the organization and promptly submit membership forms to the central secretariat or district bodies.
Other speakers at the meeting included Haji Fida Hussain Dashti, Younis Javed, Dr. Sajjad Dashti, Azizullah Dashti, Waseem Baloch, Iqbal Anwar Dashti, Hamal Dashti, Nisar Ahmed, Ishaq Baloch, Fazal Baloch, and Shabbir Advocate.
