QUETTA: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said on Tuesday that the prosperity of Balochistan was linked to peace and asked militants to shun violence and work for the progress of Pakistan.
While addressing the passing-out parade of Pakistan Army recruits from Balochistan, he said, "choose the path of peace, as this is the only way for the progress of people of Balochistan and Pakistan.”
"The agenda of these terrorists and extremists is certainly against Pakistan," Gilani said.
The prime minister said those who opt not to pay heed to this advice must understand that they might delay progress and prosperity of the people of Balochistan, however he said that they cannot deprive the people from the pace of development for long.
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The event was also attended by Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani and senior civil and military officials.
The premier reviewed the guard of honour, the young recruits saluted him and the national anthem was played. The recruits also exhibited their prowess in anti-terrorist skills and demonstrated ways to neutralise militants.
Gilani said that Pakistan was passing through a critical phase and regretted that some people had chosen the path of terrorism, which he said was bringing a bad name to the country and to Islam.
He paid tributes to the country's armed forces for their sacrifices to free the country from the scourge of terrorism.
Gilani said the armed forces and the people of Pakistan must stand united to eliminate extremism and terrorism and to bring prosperity and development to the country.
The prime minister also lauded the Baloch youth for standing shoulder to shoulder with their brethren to safeguard the country's sovereignty and integrity.
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Gilani said that the government had planned to provide jobs to 20,000 youth from Balochistan and appreciated Kayani and Commander of the Southern Command Lt General Javed Zia for ensuring best possible training to bring the youth to mainstream.
"I am sure these youth will bring honour and dignity to the country's armed forces and Pakistan," the prime minister said.
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Placate the Balochs. This manthra of deprivation must stop. If the sardars have cheated, made them slaves and usurped their money why should the people of Pakistan, of course Balochs included should pay the price for it? Baluchistan can become the banana basket of the world and could be the richest province if only their sardars let them. Hug the people of Baluchistan even if you have to displease the sardars.
First condition for peace in Baluchistan is the complete removal of armed forces from there. Otherwise any talk is just a talk.
No, smashing the head of the heads of TTP is the only solution for peace in Pakistan. One should not expect that TTP had a respect of any thing. They are agent of those who against Islam and Pakistan.
It's time for every-one not just the gov't-leaders to give an honest-day of work in the name of the country. Don't ask "do this first or that" just start from any corner and all corners. There is a lot to work-on. Citizens should not wait for the gov't or funds to come, there is tons of good-will a citizen can work on. What are you waiting for? Stop blaming, Get-Up and be a part of national revival. Don't listen to the people who want lost power, they will drag-you-down with them.
Balochistan Zindabad,,,Pakistan Paindabad
Peace is not only for Baluchistan but its needed for all over the country..
First investigate the tortures and killings. Bring to justice those involved. Then only will peace be available in Baluchistan.
Two more bullet-riddled bodies, including that of a Baloch National Movement (BNM) leader, were found in the Arbab complex of Khuzdar on Monday, police said. As many as six dead bodies of Baloch missing persons have so far been found in different parts of Balochistan in the past three days. A police official said the police was on routine patrol when they spotted bodies dumped near Arbab complex. The bodies were taken to the District Headquarters Hospital Khuzdar for autopsy.No further comments!!!!!
Why don't we say 'PROGRESS IS THE ONLY WAY TO ACHIEVE PEACE NOT ONLY IN BALOCHISTAN BUT ALL OVER PAKISTAN'. Only with this policy we can save every part of Pakistan otherwise forget about PEACE.