Nawaz Sharif requires ‘political resolution’ for troubled Balochistan

Sharif’s assertion got here a day after Military Chief Syed Asim Munir assured the overseas buyers that Pakistan would offer sturdy safety to guard their curiosity amid heightened unrest within the mineral-rich Balochistan.

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief was talking with the media after assembly with Nationwide Get together president and former chief minister of Balochistan Dr Abdul Malik Baloch at his Jati Umra residence right here.

The 2 leaders mentioned the general political state of affairs in Balochistan.

Sharif mentioned he would play his political and democratic position in selling peace in Balochistan. “I’ll go to Balochistan to satisfy the indignant folks there. The problem of Balochistan is political and should be resolved by political means,” Nawaz mentioned and added he personally takes curiosity to find an answer to the issues of Balochistan.

Abdul Malik mentioned Nawaz’s position is essential given the present state of affairs in Balochistan.

“There’s an ongoing sit-in in Balochistan, and many individuals are imprisoned. Nawaz Sharif ought to play his half in resolving these points,” he mentioned.

Bordering Iran and Afghanistan, Balochistan is house to a long-running violent insurgency.

Baloch rebel teams often perform assaults concentrating on safety personnel, authorities initiatives and the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Financial Hall initiatives within the oil and mineral-rich province.

Earlier final month, in the identical province, the Balochistan Liberation Military militants ambushed the Jaffar Specific, carrying 440 passengers, close to the mountainous terrain of Gudalar and Piru Kunri in Bolan district on March 11. The militants killed 21 passengers and 4 paramilitary troopers earlier than the Military eradicated all 33 terrorists on March 12.

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