Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti has warned that while terrorists are engaged in violence, unrest, and the killing of innocent citizens, they are simultaneously spreading misleading propaganda by blaming the state and its institutions for these crimes.
He urged the patriotic people of Balochistan not to fall prey to such narratives and instead stand shoulder to shoulder with state institutions for national unity, peace, and stability.
Sarfraz Bugti made these remarks during a meeting with participants of the ongoing sit-in near BA Mall and the families of martyrs. Provincial Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar, Senator Manzoor Ahmed Kakar, Commissioner Quetta Division Shahzaib Kakar, and other senior officials were also present.
The Chief Minister said he had been in constant contact with the sit-in committee from the very beginning and worked tirelessly for a peaceful, dignified, and lasting resolution.
He emphasized his longstanding relationship of mutual respect with the affected families and elders, assuring them of continued support.
He stressed that the same state institutions being maligned are sacrificing their lives daily for the protection of the people. He cited the example of soldiers martyred in Lasbela, noting they were sons, husbands, and family breadwinners who gave their lives for the peace of Balochistan and Pakistan.
Highlighting international conspiracies against Pakistan, Bugti said one plot seeks to destabilize the country through terrorism and violence, while another aims to blame state institutions for these crimes to mislead the public. He urged citizens to remain vigilant against false narratives and avoid participating in any campaign designed to weaken national institutions.
He announced that the families of martyrs will receive financial compensation, government jobs, and complete educational support for their children.
He added that important decisions taken during the Balochistan Apex Committee meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and attended by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, will be fully implemented. As Chief Minister and head of the Bugti tribe, he pledged to honor all commitments made to the families.
Advisor to the Chief Minister on Information and Political Affairs, Shahid Rind, confirmed that negotiations with the sit-in committee were successful. Following Bugti’s assurances, the committee and the families of martyrs announced the end of their protest.