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Arrest of a terrorist
The founder of the banned Baloch National Army, Gulzar Imam, at last, has been arrested – a great achievement on the part of the security forces and intelligence agencies. There is no doubt about the fact that such developments will have a spill-over effect on the province and the country at large.
Separatist insurgency in Balochistan has been a problem for years now and with time, the situation has only gotten worse. Govt’s efforts were successful, and all resources were utilised effectively. This has set a great and historic precedent in history of Pakistan and has created an example worth following.
Balochistan was used as a pressure point to use against the state and in the process, a relentless fight ensued, the brunt of which the Baloch people themselves have borne. Now attention must be paid towards developing the province and ensuring that it comes up to par with the rest of the country; it is one of our strongest assets and cannot be left underutilized. Balochistan is far behind in development process as compared to other provinces. People are deprived with basic needs of daily life such as water, heath and education. Now the government should focus all its attention towards finishing feelings of deprivation in destitute people of this province.
MUNAWAR SIDDIQUI
Lahore
Boycott of
G-20 meet-up
Terrorist India held third meeting of G-20 tourism working group of 19 countries and European Union in occupied Kashmir from 22-24 May 2023. Thanks to justification of China; Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt, Mexico and Indonesia that didn’t participate explaining that Kashmir is a disputed territory.
The nonsense-trick of India to organize G-20 event in Srinagar vehemently rejected by Pakistan claiming that New Delhi is exploiting members of an International Group to perpetuate her illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir in sheer violation of UNSC’s resolutions and principles of UN charter respectively.
The region was/is in turmoil over the past seventy six years which came to extreme-boil on 5 August 2019, when India abrogated Articles 370 and 35-A of her Constitution. This nonsense-trick defied UN Resolution/s which declared J&K as disputed territory. Though Kashmiris came out in droves to express their remonstration, yet were killed or, incarcerated badly.
Pakistan objected vehemently in addition to other human rights activists around the world to this draconian step. But, slowly and gradually, international protests became a whimper. Oh! Because, it was/is a case of Muslim community certainly.
Major world powers (except China) till now, ignored Indian brutality in Kashmir because of their commercial interest/s. Appreciation goes to Democratic Party (NDP) of Canada; Amnesty International and Director of the South Asia Institute in the US, who, opined that India, by holding G-20 meet in Kashmir intends to claim (peace) in the region.
The UN rapporteur on minority issues declared massive human rights violations like torture, extrajudicial killings and denial of political participation rights of Kashmiris and minorities which are going on since partition.
Anyhow New Delhi’s atrocities; mum-of-UNSC for non-implementation on her resolutions and holding of G20-meet-up in occupied Kashmir is heading towards WW-III, note it please.
M AZAMMINHAS
Tatrinote, AK
Economic crisis
The economic challenges Pakistan is currently grappling with have far-reaching consequences. High inflation rates have eroded the purchasing power of the average citizen, making it increasingly difficult for them to afford essential goods and services. Unemployment rates continue to rise, leaving many families struggling to make both ends meet. Furthermore, our country’s debt burden has reached alarming levels, stifling economic growth and hindering investment opportunities.
To overcome these hurdles, we need a comprehensive approach that involves multiple stakeholders. Firstly, the government must focus on implementing fiscal reforms aimed at reducing the budget deficit and curbing unnecessary expenditure. This should be complemented by policies that promote investment, both foreign and domestic, to stimulate economic growth and job creation.
HAMMAD AHMAD
Karachi
