Balochistan is in a state of war, says Talal Bugti

ISLAMABAD: The President of Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) Talal Akbar Bugti has said that Balochistan is in a state of war and killing of people belong to different communities continued under deteriorating law and order situation.

He stated this while addressing a press conference at National Press Club (NPC) on Sunday. He said that bloodshed of different communities included Hazara, Punjabi, Baloch and journalists was going on without any fear in whole province.

He demanded that government should immediately stop the ongoing operation in Balochistan specially Dera Bugti District. He made it clear that Balochistan peace was linked with this operation and added that peace couldn’t prevail until the ongoing operation stop.

Responding a question, he said that PML-N Chief Muhammad Nawaz Sharif did not consult us on the recommendation of six names for caretaker Prime Minister. I personally knew three persons included
Sardar Ataullah Khan Mengal, Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Asma Jahangir for said business, he added.

Answering another question, he said that governor rule was not a solution of Balochistan problems but added that dissolved of assembly was a right decision.

Replaying a question regarding contest in upcoming elections, he said that JWP would contest election in all Balochistan constancies and in Punjab province. JWP President said that some of our neighboring
countries were involved in making conspiracies against us. (PPI)