Key Takeaways
- Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti urges Maulana Fazlur Rehman to prioritize national security over political differences.
- CM Bugti highlights the shared commitment of provincial governments against terrorism, emphasizing mutual respect and cooperation.
- He calls for assessments based on practical counterterrorism measures and the sacrifices made by security forces.
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has called for a focus on national security and law and order issues, urging JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to prioritize these matters over political differences.
In a statement posted on social media, Bugti emphasized that the performance of provincial governments should be evaluated based on their counterterrorism measures, the conduct of political leadership, and their commitment to eliminating terrorism.
CM Bugti stressed that despite political differences between the government and opposition in Balochistan, both sides have maintained a common position against terrorism, demonstrating a commitment to placing national interests above partisan considerations.
He highlighted the regular consultations between the government and opposition on counterterrorism strategies and key decisions, indicating a commitment to involving all parliamentary parties in the fight against terrorism.
CM Bugti cited acknowledgements by Opposition Leader Mir Younis Aziz Zehri and a recent speech by Balochistan National Party (Mengal) parliamentary leader Mir Jahanzeb Mengal as evidence of the province’s political leadership recognizing its responsibility in the fight against terrorism.
He described Maulana Fazlur Rehman as a senior politician whose party has also suffered human and political losses due to terrorism, urging comparisons between the governments of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan to consider practical counterterrorism measures and coordination among political leaders.
CM Bugti stressed that the fight against terrorism is not merely a matter of political statements or claims but a shared responsibility of the state and the entire nation, highlighting the extraordinary sacrifices made by security forces in this struggle.
The chief minister’s statement reflects a call for unity and cooperation in the face of terrorism, emphasizing the importance of national security over political rhetoric.
