Adviser to the Chief Minister on Sports, Meena Majeed, presented a resolution in the Balochistan Assembly condemning acts of terrorism and the use of Baloch women as suicide bombers.

The session also included prayers for the victims of the recent Jaffar Express terrorist attack.

The session, chaired by Speaker Abdul Khaliq Achakzai, was attended by a large number of government lawmakers, including Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti.

‘Threat to humanity’

While presenting the resolution, Meena Majeed warned that the increasing recruitment of Baloch women for suicide missions posed a grave threat to humanity.

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She stated that terrorist organisations were exploiting Baloch women for their nefarious agenda, leading to genocide within the Baloch community.

She urged the government to take immediate action against terrorist networks involved in radicalising and recruiting women for violent extremism.

During the session, newly elected Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) Ali Madad Jatak took the oath of office. The assembly also held prayers for the martyrs of recent attacks.

Addressing the session, Provincial Minister Sardar Abdul Rehman Khetran reiterated the concerns raised in the previous meeting, stating that he had received death threats and verbal abuse for condemning terrorist activities.

CM calls for a clear stance on terrorism

Speaking at the assembly, CM Sarfraz Bugti emphasized that the fight against terrorism must be clearly understood. He questioned: “What rights have not been given to Balochistan?”

Highlighting the targeted killing of Balochs, he stated: “Why don’t we talk about reality? I have lost 380 of my people in this war. Innocent individuals were attacked on the Jaffar Express. Killing unarmed civilians is against Baloch traditions. Hospitality and brotherhood define our culture.”

CM Bugti warned that terrorists would be dealt with strictly and that those taking up arms against the state would be eliminated.

He criticised the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), accusing it of imposing its ideology through violence.

“Should we allow the BLA to impose its ideology through force?” he asked.

The CM stressed the need to engage Baloch youth, address their concerns, and provide employment opportunities to counter radicalisation.

He reaffirmed his commitment to the state, highlighting that the government spends Rs1.3 million on every student enrolled in Cadet College to secure their future.