Balochistan’s People Are Peace-Loving and Key to Pakistan’s Economic Growth: Maulana Abdul Wase
KARACHI: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Balochistan chief and Senator Maulana Abdul Wase has said that the people of Balochistan are peaceful, religious and committed to contributing to Pakistan’s economic and business development, and that traders should not be subjected to unnecessary harassment.
Speaking to media representatives in Karachi, Maulana Abdul Wase said the people of Balochistan believed in love, brotherhood and harmony and posed no threat to anyone.
He said Karachi had always welcomed people from different ethnic and regional backgrounds and had rightly earned the reputation of being a “mini-Pakistan.” Traders, workers and businesspeople from across the country had played an important role in the city’s development and prosperity, he added.
The senator said it was therefore inappropriate to unnecessarily harass or create difficulties for any community or group.
Maulana Abdul Wase said JUI was playing its role in resolving the problems faced by hotel owners and traders from Balochistan in Karachi. He said the party had also contacted relevant officials of the Sindh government regarding the matter.
He said Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah had assured them that the issues faced by hotel owners and traders would be addressed. He expressed hope that the provincial government would take practical steps to resolve the matter amicably.
The JUI leader said his party believed in resolving disputes through the law, Constitution, dialogue and mutual respect. Turning such matters into ethnic or political tensions was in nobody’s interest, he added.
He said Pashtun traders and hotel owners from Balochistan were making a positive contribution to Karachi’s economy, and protecting their legitimate business rights, dignity and honour was the responsibility of the government and all relevant institutions.
Maulana Abdul Wase said JUI would continue to stand with those facing injustice and raise its voice for the resolution of legitimate grievances.
He expressed hope that a permanent and workable solution would be found to the current situation, enabling the business community to continue its activities with confidence and further strengthening an atmosphere of peace, brotherhood and harmony in Karachi.
