BY: ANI Correspondent:
QUETTA — National Party President and former Balochistan chief minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch has warned that the worsening situation in Balochistan could lead to a serious humanitarian crisis, stressing the need for dialogue, political consensus and the protection of citizens’ fundamental rights.
Addressing the second day of the National Party’s Central Committee meeting at Muhammad Shahi House in Quetta, Dr Abdul Malik Baloch said his party’s politics was guided by democratic principles, with a focus on politically educating and mobilising the people and struggling for their fundamental rights.
He said the National Party regarded the people as the ultimate source of power and considered the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law essential guarantees of citizens’ lives, liberty and fundamental rights.
Expressing concern over the security situation, Dr Abdul Malik said national highways in Balochistan had become unsafe for travel, restricting public mobility and creating serious difficulties for people associated with the transport and agriculture sectors.
He alleged that vehicles were being set on fire, while extortion at checkpoints was placing an additional financial burden on transporters. He also criticised the reported cutting of orchards and displacement of residents in Khadkocha, Kalat and Noshki, describing such measures as detrimental to the interests of the people.
The National Party president said Balochistan required serious attention, as the public was facing mounting difficulties. He cautioned that the prevailing situation could fuel widespread disorder and potentially lead to a grave humanitarian crisis.
“Dialogue must be given priority,” he emphasised, calling for political engagement and a serious approach to resolving the province’s challenges.
Highlighting Balochistan’s geopolitical significance, Dr Abdul Malik said the province occupied an important position in the region and that regional developments and external influences could not be ignored.
He said the National Party was making efforts to bring political parties in Balochistan together on common points of agreement to establish a united and effective political front.
On organisational matters, he urged party leaders and workers to maintain discipline, continue the process of organisational development and formulate an effective public outreach strategy to bring more people onto the party’s platform.
The meeting was also addressed by National Party Central Secretary General Mir Kabir Ahmed Muhammad Shahi, Senator Jan Muhammad Buledi, Member of the National Assembly Phulein Baloch, Balochistan Assembly member Rehmat Saleh Baloch, Balochistan unit president Aslam Baloch, Punjab unit president Ayub Malik, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa unit president Dr Sarfaraz, Senator Akram Dashti, central vice president Dr Ishaq Baloch, central spokesperson Ali Ahmed Lango, central women’s secretary Yasmin Lehri, Advocate Changez Hai Baloch, Haji Fida Dashti, Wahid Rahim Baloch, Dad Muhammad Baloch, Miran Baloch, Khair Bakhsh Baloch, Mehrab Baloch, Niaz Baloch, Haji Ata Muhammad Bangulzai, Dr Ramzan Hazara, Abdul Rasool Baloch, Mukhtar Baloch and other party leaders.
The chairman of Baloch Students Organization (BSO) Pajjar, Buair Saleh Baloch, and other central and provincial leaders also attended the meeting.
