Quetta:A seminar held in Quetta on Thursday evening, organized by the Shaheed Baz Muhammad Kakr Foundation, brought together prominent political, social, and legal leaders to address the ongoing struggles faced by the Baloch and Pashtun communities. The seminar, held at a private hotel, was a tribute to the martyrs of August 8th, and the attendees voiced their concerns over the dire situation in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The seminar featured speeches from several notable figures, including former Chief Minister of Balochistan and National Party President Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch, former Governor of Balochistan Malik Abdul Wali Kakar, ANP Provincial President Asghar Khan Achakzai, Chairman of Pashtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party Khushal Khan Kakar, Pakistan Bar Council member Munir Ahmed Kakr Advocate, PTI leader Sher Afzal Mewat Advocate, Provincial President Dawood Shah Kakr, former Provincial Minister Roshan Khurshid Baloch, Chairman of Shaheed Baz Muhammad Kakr Foundation Dr. Lal Kakr, and others.
The speakers expressed deep concern about the alienation of Baloch and Pashtun youth from the state, attributing it to flawed policies. They criticized the state for neglecting its martyrs and for the ongoing issue of enforced disappearances in Balochistan. They also highlighted the struggles faced by women in Gwadar, who are reportedly searching for their lost belongings.
The leaders lamented that the state has forgotten its martyrs and that people in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continue to suffer despite their sacrifices. They accused the government of imposing restrictions on freedom of speech and failing to deliver justice. The seminar underscored the lack of accountability and effective governance, with the speakers calling for a reinvigorated struggle for justice and democratic principles.
The seminar also drew parallels with Bangladesh, noting that while the country’s currency is comparable to Pakistan’s, its people are able to protest against injustices, whereas Pakistanis are seen as passive. The speakers urged a united effort to fight for justice and to uphold the rule of law and democracy. They emphasized that if the nation does not rise to address its issues, it will face dire consequences, and future generations will judge the current generation for their inaction.
In conclusion, the seminar called for a collective effort to ensure that justice is served and to uphold the values of democracy and rule of law. The leaders vowed to continue their fight for the rights of the marginalized communities and for a more equitable society.
