JI Balochistan Amir Criticizes Government’s Incompetence and Security Issues in the Region
Quetta:The Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami Balochistan and member of the Provincial Assembly, Maulana Hidayatullah Baloch, has strongly criticized the Balochistan government, calling it incompetent and ineffective. He emphasized that the provincial cabinet and assembly have no real authority and that the government is being controlled by powerful circles, leaving the cabinet members powerless.
During a press conference at the Quetta Press Club on Thursday, Maulana Hidayatullah said, “There are no checkpoints in Lahore, Multan, or Rawalpindi, but in Balochistan, checkpoints are set up at every step. This is a constant harassment of citizens under the pretext of security. Despite spending 85 billion rupees annually on security, the situation has not improved. The government is not serious about resolving the issue of missing persons.”
The press conference, which was also attended by Dr. Ataur Rahman, Zahid Akhtar Baloch, and other party members, highlighted that the security situation in Balochistan is deteriorating, with constant interference by security forces in politics. Maulana Baloch warned that if security forces continue to meddle in politics, the situation would only worsen, and politicians would remain ineffective.
He also criticized the government’s handling of the missing persons issue, pointing out that people in Balochistan are not safe, with daily reports of abductions and killings. He specifically mentioned the case of Musawar Kakar, who has been missing since November 15, and questioned the government’s indifference to such cases.
“85 billion rupees are spent on security every year, but the situation is getting worse. The provincial cabinet is powerless, and its members are following orders from powerful circles. As long as this money is flowing, unrest will continue,” said Maulana Hidayatullah.
He further stated that Balochistan is in the grip of widespread corruption, and the federal government’s apathy towards missing persons is reflected in their appointment of an ignorant individual as the chairperson of the missing persons commission, who was not even aware of the issue and passed away shortly after his appointment.
Maulana Hidayatullah concluded by expressing deep concern over the rising frustration and hopelessness among the people, government, and opposition in Balochistan, stressing that the province continues to suffer from widespread corruption and insecurity.
