Standing alongside Member of the National Assembly Jamal Raisani, the chief minister announced that nearly 100 militants had surrendered before the Government of Pakistan in Dera Bugti, describing the development as a welcome step toward lasting stability.
Bugti noted that many of these individuals had previously taken to the mountains between 2018 and 2019, only to return now seeking reconciliation. They came back, and we embraced them, he said, emphasizing that the door to peace remains open for those willing to renounce violence.
Addressing long standing accusations about the situation in Balochistan, the
chief minister said that claims of excessive force were carefully crafted narratives that do not align with
reality.
According to him, the province has seen intelligence
based operations only, not widespread or indiscriminate force.
He reiterated that militants cannot impose their system on the people, asserting.The people of Balochistan were, are, and will remain aligned with the Pakistan Army.
In a noteworthy moment, Bugti advised the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to engage with the federal government through dialogue, stressing that citizens of the province urgently need governance, development, and stability, not political brinkmanship.
Without naming the party directly, the Balochistan chief minister remarked that one political group continues to thrive on a narrative of personal popularity, though recent by election results, he said, had clearly exposed the limits of that claim.
We must let go of narratives that weaken the state and take an honest look at our own attitudes, he added, using language that resonated as both a warning and a reminder.
Bugti ended his briefing with a firm declaration. The fight against terrorism is not someone else’s burden, it is our collective struggle.
