Peace Jirga Held in Quetta Calls for Constitutional Rights and Economic Development for Balochistan
A grand **Peace Jirga** organized by the **Ittehad-e-Ummat Quetta** took place in Quetta, bringing together prominent religious, political, and tribal leaders from across Balochistan. The event served as a platform for discussing vital issues such as the **restoration of peace**, **constitutional rights**, **economic development**, and **public welfare** in the province.
Key speakers at the event included **Siraj-ul-Haq**, **Professor Saifullah Khalid**, **Pir Syed Haroon Ali Gilani**, **Qari Muhammad Yaqoob Sheikh**, **Maulana Abdul Qadir Loi**, **Abdul Hadi Kakar**, **Abdul Haq Hashmi**, and several other notable figures. They delivered thought-provoking speeches and urged the government to address the pressing concerns of Balochistan’s people.
### Key Takeaways from the Jirga:
1. **Constitutional and Political Rights**
Siraj-ul-Haq emphasized that **Balochistan** must be granted **constitutional, political, and economic rights**, and that decision-making authority should be handed over to the province’s **elected representatives**.
2. **Terrorism and Law & Order**
Professor Saifullah Khalid strongly condemned the **terrorism** being sponsored by India in Balochistan and called for effective measures by the federal government to curb such activities.
Pir Syed Haroon Ali Gilani stressed that ensuring the safety and security of **all routes** in Balochistan was the government’s **primary responsibility**.
3. **Economic Challenges and Unemployment**
Abdul Hadi Kakar highlighted the negative economic impact of **border closures** from **Gwadar to Chaman**, which has left **thousands unemployed**. He called for urgent measures to provide **honorable employment** opportunities for the affected individuals.
4. **Disappearance of Citizens**
Abdul Haq Hashmi raised concerns about the **issue of missing persons**, which has taken on a **serious dimension**. He demanded the immediate **recovery of missing persons** to restore public trust in the government.
5. **Transparency in Agreements**
Dr. Nader Khan Achakzai demanded that the **Reko Diq**, **gas**, and **coastal agreements** be **made public** to ensure **transparency** and restore **public confidence**.
6. **National Unity and Solidarity**
Qari Muhammad Yaqoob Sheikh and Hafiz Muhammad Idris called for greater unity among **religious and political groups**, **tribal leaders**, and **citizens**, urging everyone to come together and face the challenges confronting **Pakistan** with **solidarity**.
### Consensus Resolution:
The **Jirga** issued a **unanimous resolution**, calling for the **restoration of peace** in Balochistan, emphasizing that **the peace of Balochistan is the peace of Pakistan**. The participants urged both the **federal and provincial governments** to **honor their commitments** to Balochistan and work toward its **economic development** and **long-term peace**.
This **Peace Jirga** marked a significant step toward addressing the concerns of Balochistan’s people and building a future based on **unity, justice, and prosperity**.
