Quetta: Chief Minister Balochistan, Nawab Sanaullah Khan Zehri has said that provincial government is working on a piece of legislation that would protect the local population of Gwadar from the threat of turning into minority in their own land.
Chief Minister Balochistan expressed these views in a luncheon hosted by Balochistan Newspapers’ Editor Council in his honor in Quetta, on Wednesday.
“In order to address the apprehensions of local people of Gwadar of being converted into minority after development, legislation is being made in this connection,” he added.
He further went on to claim that Gwadar is a strong part of Balochistan and it will always remain part of Balochistan.
Chief Secretary Balochistan Saifullah Chattah and Senator Agha Shahbaz Durrani were also present on the occasion.
Talking about the law and order, Chief Minister Balochistan said that without improving law and order the goals of development could not be achieved. “Government is not only cognizant about its responsibility but also taking effective actions against terrorists involved in the murder of innocent people and law enforcement agencies,” he added.
Nawab Sanaullah said that nowhere in the world any one is allowed to enforce his agenda with the power of gun nor government would let anyone to do so in the province. “Everybody has constitutional right to live an independent life,” he observed, adding that being a Nawab it is my responsibility and duty to protect our masses.
He said that our forefathers with the power of sword protected minorities and oppressed people for centuries and rendered sacrifices while members of my own family have embraced martyrdom for the people of Balochistan.
Chief Minister said that law and order situation of the province has improved and for establishment of a peaceful Balochistan media should play its role and create awareness among the people and guide the government.
He said that government besides improving law and order is also seriously focusing the process of development in the province especially the improvement of Quetta city and provision of basic life amenities to the masses.
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