CM Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti Announces Major Steps for Resolving Provincial Issues in Quetta

Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, has announced that the issues of Balochistan will now be heard and addressed directly in Quetta. During a press conference in Quetta, he stated that following the instructions of the Prime Minister, federal ministers have visited the provincial capital to engage in detailed discussions regarding Balochistan’s challenges. A total of 47 points were discussed during the meeting.

This is the first time that federal ministers have come to Quetta to specifically address the province’s issues. Bugti emphasized the importance of continuing this dialogue and cooperation. Key topics included the missing persons issue, the Kuchhi Canal, NHA, and FIA-related matters. An agreement was also made to establish centers for missing persons, where suspected terrorists will be detained and investigated.

Bugti further assured that both security and development would be prioritized, with kinetic operations continuing in parallel. He also confirmed that, moving forward, decisions regarding Balochistan will be made in Quetta.

The CM also highlighted the government’s legal efforts regarding terrorists, noting that unidentified bodies have been properly buried after rescue operations, referring to them as hard-core terrorists.

To address the issue of missing persons, a special committee has been formed to examine the legal complexities involved. Additionally, Bugti discussed the ongoing solarization project for agricultural tube wells. He revealed that 70% of the funding for this solar panel system project is being provided by the federal government, while 30% will be covered by Balochistan. The federal government has already allocated 14 billion rupees for the project, and Bugti encouraged the positive steps taken in this regard.