Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) chief Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that drastic measure were required to heal the wounds of masses in Balochistan.

Military coups pushed back Pakistan from the road to progress and prosperity, he added.

He said this while addressing the party convention here at local hotel on Saturday. Central and provincial leadership of PML-N was also present on the occasion.

PML-N chief said grievances of Baloch people needed to be addressed without any further delay. "APC comprising all the political and nationalist parties would be called in Islamabad to find a amicable solution to the decade long issues of Balochistan.

"Gwadar is a best port for giving boost to our economy, he said adding PML-N has vision to link Gwadar with rest of the country," he added.

Nawaz came down hard on the dictator's interference in the democratic setup of the country as saying dictator spoiled the very precious years of Pakistan. "It was the dictator's mindset which deteriorated situation in the province of Balochistan after killing of veteran Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Bugti.

He said we have vision to enter in the 21st century with prestige and want to bring about positive change in the overall situation in the country.