Development & prosperity of Balochistan is critical for overall peace & prosperity of Pakistan: Khawaja Asif

QUETTA, Dec 13, (SABAH): Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif visited Quetta. He addressed and interacted with participants of National Workshop Balochistan on the topic of ‘War on terror, unrest in Balochistan, achievements, way forward and closure.”

While addressing the workshop, Minister acknowledged the contributions of security forces for achieving stability in the region, he also emphasised upon pertinent role to be played by federal and provincial government for long lasting peace. Moreover, Defence Minister, being head of the committee, also talked about reconciliation efforts with TTP.

Khawaja Muhammad Asif also eluded similar possibility for self exiled Baloch leaders. Minister expressed empathy about neglect and deprivation in Balochistan which, however; lately is being addressed both by federation and provincial authorities. He also expounded upon the fact that development and prosperity of Balochistan is critical for overall peace and prosperity of Pakistan. “Enduring peace and prosperity in Pakistan is only possible through comprehensive whole of the nation approach. No single institution alone can achieve this”, said Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif while concluding his speech.