Federal Interference Breeding Mistrust in Balochistan: Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch

Turbat, Pakistan:Former Chief Minister of Balochistan and President of the **National Party**, Dr. **Abdul Malik Baloch**, has strongly condemned increasing federal and establishment interference in provincial matters, warning that it is fueling growing mistrust and unrest in Balochistan. Speaking at a **District Council meeting of National Party Kech**, he declared that laws like the **Mines and Minerals Act** violate the **1973 Constitution** and have deepened provincial anxiety.

Dr. Baloch stressed that continued federal encroachment—particularly in matters concerning Balochistan’s natural resources like **Saindak, Reko Diq, and Gwadar**—has led to worsening conditions of **poverty, illiteracy, and unemployment**. He asserted that it is essential to take **practical steps** to prove to the people of Balochistan that they are the rightful **owners of their resources**, and that these resources should be used for **their prosperity**.

### Key Points from Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch’s Address:
– **Mistrust Deepening**: Federal interference and unconstitutional decisions are increasing resentment in Balochistan.
– **Border Trade Crisis**: Over 3 million people rely on border trade, but **new policies and corruption** are making survival nearly impossible for many, turning it into a looming humanitarian crisis.
– **State Violence & Repression**: Political activists, including women, are being unlawfully detained under laws like **3-MPO** and **Fourth Schedule**, creating a **”civil martial law”** situation in the province.
– **Enforced Disappearances**: The number of **missing persons and mutilated bodies** is rising rapidly, demanding immediate national attention.
– **Unjust Contracts**: He criticized the **extensions of PPL and Saindak agreements**, claiming they are being passed in the **absence of true public representatives**, resulting in increased public unrest.

Dr. Baloch called for the **immediate release of detained political activists**, the **abolition of the controversial Talaar Checkpost**, and the **simplification of border trade** procedures to prevent further economic collapse.

### Council Session Highlights:
The meeting was attended by a large number of **National Party councilors** and key leadership, including:
– **Mir Muhammad Akram Dashti**, former Senator
– **Lala Rasheed Baloch**, former provincial minister
– **Haji Fida Hussain Dashti**, **Javed Younis**, **Nazimuddin Advocate**, **Mohammad Tahir Baloch**, and others

Each tehsil presented detailed reports:
– **Tariq Babul** (Turbat)
– **Wahid Buheer** (Absar)
– **Javed Kareem** (Gokdan)
– **Waseem Dashti** (Dasht)
– **Jahangir Hafeez Hot** (Tump)

Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch and Haji Fida Hussain Dashti administered oaths to the **newly elected cabinets** of **Tump and Dasht tehsils**, respectively.

A vibrant **discussion session** followed, where councilors raised concerns and provided feedback on political and organizational matters. The party leadership listened with patience and openness.

In conclusion, Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch responded to all questions and reaffirmed the National Party’s **commitment to peaceful, democratic struggle** within the framework of the Constitution to ensure **Balochistan’s political and economic rights**.

This meeting reflected growing political resolve within Balochistan to **resist exploitation**, **uphold democratic values**, and **demand justice and self-determination**.