Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Sunday reiterated that the federal government was committed to addressing the challenges being faced by the people of Balochistan province in achieving their legitimate aspirations for economic prosperity and development, within the confines of the constitution.

Ishaq Dar was speaking to a delegation led by National Party President Dr Abdul Malik Baloch, along with parliamentary members of his party, the DPM Office said in a statement.

Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Rana Sanaullah Khan and SAPM Tariq Bajwa also attended the meeting.

Dr Baloch thanked Ishaq Dar and said that the National Party was willing to work together with all for the betterment and welfare of the people of Balochistan.

He also highlighted that certain elements operating in the province had neither support nor legitimacy in the hearts of the people of Balochistan.