A seminar on Balochistan touted the Baloch question as a major political issue, which should be resolved via political dialogue and reconciliation at the earliest. It was agreed that all political parties and the civil society should undertake a peaceful long march to express solidarity and support with the Baloch brothers for the cause of peace in Balochistan. The seminar expressed complete support for the eight confidence building measures (CBMs) presented by Jamhoori Watan Party Leader, Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti who was the chief guest in the seminar. It was hoped that the CBMs would create a conducive environment for a meaningful dialogue.
The participants condemned the US Congress sub-committee for hearing and submitting a resolution on Balochistan as gross interference in Pakistan’s internal affairs and a violation of international law. It was urged that the media should give due coverage to the views of the majority of Baloch tribal leaders who were pro Pakistan and wanted to promote peace through dialogue. The seminar was attended by politicians, journalists, academics, intellectuals and defence analysts. Lahore High Court Former Chief Justice Mian Allah Nawaz was in the chair. PINA Secretary General, Altaf Hasan Qureshee welcomed Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti and appreciated his initiative to engage various segments of society in Lahore and find a political solution within the framework of the constitution and federation. He assured the Baloch leader that the civil society supports the legitimate rights and aspirations of the Baloch.
