Government should have registered a case on Bugti's murder: Nawaz

Nawaz criticises government's proposed Balochistan package, worsening security situation.

QUETTA: Pakistan Muslim league-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Friday said that the people of Balochistan were not satisfied with government’s Balochistan package and stressed adequate steps should be to solve the problems of the Baloch people.

Sharif was talking to newsmen after meeting Talal Bugti, the son of former Jamhoori Watan party chief late Nawab Akbar Bugti. He also asked why had the government failed to prosecute the murderers of Nawab Akbar Bugti.

Reacting to news that the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party was more concerned about pushing for early elections than Balochistan. Sharif added that early elections was "a demand of every Pakistani."

Nawaz Sharif said Balochistan package was "ineffective for the healing of their wounds. National conference should be held soon to find a way to solve Balochistan issue."

Sharif also highlighted the worsening law and order situation in Balochistan. "Kidnapping and killing of youngsters in Balochistan is a cruel act. Everyone should be informed about missing persons," he observed.

The PML-N chief is on a two day visit to Quetta, met with National Party president Dr Malik Baloch. The two discussed the security situation, and other problems in Balochistan. Sharif promised to hold a seminar in Islamabad over the problems faced by Pakistan's largest province.