Dr Abdul Malik Baloch. PHOTO: PPI/ FILE
The Balochistan chief minister has said that the federal government and security establishment would have to play an ‘extended role’ in the restoration of peace in the strife-torn province.
“We are trying to convince the federal government and the military leadership to assist us in overcoming the problems faced by the people,” Dr Abdul Malik Baloch told a news conference in Quetta on Friday.
He added that his administration would need Islamabad’s cooperation in recovering missing persons, putting an end to dumping of bullet-riddled bodies, targeted killings and sectarian violence.
“Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is deeply concerned about critical Balochistan issues and has assured me of his full support to resolve them,” Dr Malik said. “If we can have a good strategy in place, all these problems can be resolved,” he added.
Referring to the enormity and multiplicity of issues, the chief minister said every individual would have to play his role to help the government pull Balochistan out of the quagmire.
Expressing concern over the condition of educational and health institutions, Dr Malik vowed to bring necessary reforms in the two important sectors. He said that the fluid security situation has damaged all sectors, including agriculture, trade, education and health.
The chief minister emphasised that the decreasing subsoil water level was alarming for the province. “If the situation persists, this might force farmers to move to other areas in search of water,” he said.
Dr Malik said that his administration, with help from its coalition partners, would try to resolve the issues facing Balochistan. He added that all political parties in the province were determined to steer the province out of crises.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 15th, 2013.
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All baochistani are wating the CM of balochistan how solve the problem of balochistan.because first time a middle class person became a CM of balochistan.we hope DR.Malik will solve the problems.
It is about time to completely eradicate the destabilizing factor. If we can not support Dr. Malik then there is no solution. The BLA has shown that it is a pawn of India and Afghanistan. They are not interested in peace.
CM, a commoner, is being destabilized by Sardars and Nawabs of Balochistan..... It is bad..
Dr. Malik have no actual value and powers. The real actors in this state of Pakistan always stay behind the veil. Mr. CM Dr. Malik have no hand in Policy matters...
@Voice of Baluchistan: And yes BLA and other armed groups are angels and walk on the rose petal roads of peace and sing hippie songs about universal brotherhood, peace and love. right Mr Voice of balochistan??? do whatever man, you and people like you would never achieve your malicious designs against us, Shame on BLA and their alike.
Peace is a gradual process & we are on the right track. Quaid's place will get a makeover. The terrorists can't take away anything from Quaid. His Legacy is greater than these bombs. All provinces should be abolished and Divisons converted to States and given full autonomy. A model similar to USA should work nicely.
Dear Dr. Malik. Attack on Ziyarat is a answer you have received in return of your cooperation from law enforcement agencies.