Bugti Calls for Reevaluation of Balochistan Discourse

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has urged human rights organisations to create an impartial and fact-based narrative of Balochistan's history, current realities, and overall situation.

He shared these views during a meeting with a delegation from the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) at the Chief Minister's Secretariat in Quetta.

Bugti highlighted that the existing narrative about Balochistan at national and international levels does not align with facts and needs to be revised for a more balanced and accurate perspective.

The meeting involved detailed discussions on law and order, human rights conditions, and social development initiatives in the province.

Regarding history, Bugti emphasized that the accession of the former Kalat State to Pakistan in 1948 was a result of mutual agreement, not coercion. He mentioned that certain groups have distorted historical facts to mislead others about the region's true past.

Commenting on recent terrorist incidents, Bugti condemned the targeted killings of innocent citizens based on their identity, attributing it to a broader agenda by hostile foreign powers, particularly India.

He stated that these acts are not part of a rights struggle but are orchestrated to destabilize and divide Pakistan. Bugti also questioned the legitimacy of such violent actions, emphasizing that they go against the principles of a civilized society.

Addressing the issue of missing persons, Bugti noted that this phenomenon is not exclusive to Balochistan but is present in other provinces and countries globally. He expressed concern about baseless accusations against state institutions without solid evidence.

According to the source: The Express Tribune.