Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leaders on Sunday strongly condemned the Chaman train blast and rejected controversial remarks by Mahmood Khan Achakzai regarding the formation of a personal militia.
Addressing a joint press conference in Quetta, Governor Balochistan Sheikh Jaffar Mandokhail and PML-N parliamentary leader Mir Saleem Khosa said the Chaman Phatak train blast was an attack on peace and stability in Balochistan.
Mir Saleem Khosa said law enforcement agencies would continue to ensure the protection of citizens despite serious security challenges in several districts.
Commenting on Achakzai’s speech at a public gathering in Chaman, Khosa said his remarks about forming a personal militia were controversial and should be avoided.
He said all political and public issues should be resolved through constitutional and legal means.
Speaking about border issues, Khosa said people living in border areas face several challenges and their problems should be addressed through legislation.
He said no attempts to create divisions between Baloch and Pashtun communities would succeed, adding that both communities are united for peace and development.
Khosa said the people of Balochistan love Pakistan and remain committed to pursuing their rights within the legal framework.
Discussing governance, he said the coalition government in Balochistan was working to ensure equal distribution of resources in the upcoming budget.
He added that development projects were underway across all districts of the province.
Khosa said Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti had made efforts to carry all political stakeholders along for stability and progress.
Responding to corruption concerns, he said the government was taking practical steps to improve governance and ensure transparency.
Rejecting reports about any political power-sharing formula, Khosa said such speculation held no importance.
He maintained that Balochistan had witnessed better development compared to the past and said the government’s primary focus remained peace and stability after the Chaman train blast.
