Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, Baloch said Pakistan was facing a serious crisis of governance, which had further complicated political, economic and national security issues.
He called on the government and political leadership to develop consensus on national priorities and move towards a broader national dialogue.
Baloch blamed the civil-military establishment for the country's current situation and said the state of parliament was also a matter of concern. He alleged that bureaucracy and government departments were creating difficulties for citizens instead of resolving public issues, while the accountability system had failed to produce the desired results against corruption.
The JI leader said provincial governments had also failed to address public issues effectively despite greater powers granted to provinces under the 18th Constitutional Amendment. He alleged that political divisions and hatred were also being promoted at the provincial level.
Baloch said JI had prepared a national agenda to help end the country's political crisis and invited all political parties to engage in dialogue on national priorities.
He also called for the reversal of what he described as malicious constitutional amendments, stronger justice mechanisms, measures to curb corruption and unnecessary government spending, and steps to ensure impartial elections.
Baloch further demanded the appointment of a new Chief Election Commissioner, saying it was necessary to restore public confidence in the electoral system.
On the security situation, he said security forces were making sacrifices for the country's protection but expressed concern over what he described as growing distances between state institutions and the public. He also said the existing hybrid system had failed to deliver the desired results.
Discussing local governments, Baloch said effective local government systems were lacking across the country. He particularly mentioned the absence of local government elections in Punjab for a long period and repeated delays in Islamabad's local government elections.
He said local institutions in Quetta and other areas should also be activated through elections.
Baloch said former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser had contacted him and expressed support for JI's movement. He added that the party was continuing contacts with various political forces to build consensus on national issues.
Regarding JI's campaign against the petroleum levy, Baloch said the protest movement was continuing across the country. He said a train march had already been held from Karachi to Rohri and then to Multan, while protest camps, rallies and public gatherings were being organised in different cities.
He said JI activities were continuing in Karachi and Hyderabad, while large public gatherings were also planned in Okara, Charsadda and Buner.
Baloch said JI was demanding the complete withdrawal of the petroleum levy and immediate relief for the public. He said JI Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman had spoken to the prime minister by telephone, and the prime minister had assured him that a meeting would be held after his return to the country.
According to Baloch, the prime minister had now returned, and the government should immediately convene the meeting and provide relief to the people.
He warned that JI could not continue waiting indefinitely for negotiations or government committees.
Baloch said that if the government delayed further, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman would announce the date for a long march from Multan to Islamabad. He said preparations for the march had been completed and arrangements were also being made to welcome the march at various locations.
Commenting on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's protests, Baloch said JI recognised the constitutional right to protest and welcomed PTI's demonstrations. However, he said JI's own protest movement was aimed at securing relief for the public and putting pressure on the government to address their problems.
Baloch urged the government to take immediate steps to provide relief and bring all political forces to the negotiating table to address the country's political and economic challenges.
