Interior Minister Rehman Malik, Saturday clarified that the government could not withdraw cases against Baloch leaders where a third party was involved in it.
“Only political cases against Baloch leaders would be quashed, while those filed by a third party cannot be withdrawn and hence would remain intact,” he told media after a meeting with Balochistan Chief Minister, Nawab Aslam Khan Raisani. He said his meeting with Raisani remained fruitful and various issues of national interest came under discussion.
Rehman Malik said withdrawal of political cases against Baloch leaders was in accordance with Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan Package. He agreed that in the past Balochistan remained neglected but pointed out that soon after coming into power, the PPP-led government took various steps for the development of the province. He said during the meeting, Chief Minister Balochistan demanded more jobs for his province adding that the federal government would create more job opportunities for the people of Balochistan. He said Balochistan Chief Minister had asked to declare Gwadar port a ‘free port’ adding, “It will be better for the region.”
INP adds: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that he is trying to contact the Baloch leadership. Talking to the media, Rehman Malik said that orders have also been issued to write a letter to Interpol for the arrest of former president Pervez Musharraf.
Malik stirred the political scene by saying early this week that the government is willing to quash cases against all Baloch leaders living in exile abroad.
However, Shahzain Bugti set out 10-point demands for restoring peace in the province. His demands included calling off the All Parties Conference (APC) and arrest of Musharraf in the Bugti murder case. Meanwhile, Interior ministry has written to DG FIA to contact Interpol for issuing red warrants of Musharraf.
The interior ministry has written to Director General (DG) of FIA regarding contacting Interpol for issuing red warrants of former President Pervez Musharraf, for his trail in Benazir Bhutto murder case.
The DG-FIA has been directed to complete all legal formalities regarding ensuring the issuance of red alert warrants for Pervez Musharraf within three days. Sources have also informed that Rehman Malik had also specifically stressed on officials to keep him updated about the issue on a daily basis.
It is pertinent to note that former President Musharraf has been declared a proclaimed offender, and government has been directed to take adequate steps to ensure Musharraf’s return back home for his trail in Benazir murder case.
