TTIP demands APC to address Balochistan's Issues

Islamabad: The Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan (TTIP) on Wednesday has called for an All Parties Conference (APC) to address the pressing issues in Balochistan and the growing instability across the country.

TTIP leadership stressed that the government must set aside its ego and seriously consider the gravity of the situation in Balochistan, which requires an urgent and sincere discussion.

Talking to media in Islamabad, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser expressed his alliance's deep concerns about the situation in Balochistan.

He announced their decision to meet with the Speaker of the National Assembly, urging for a comprehensive debate on Balochistan's issues. He insisted that the government should come forward in Parliament to clarify its policies concerning Balochistan.

Qaiser pointed out that for two days, he had been raising the need for a discussion on Balochistan on the Assembly floor, but the government showed no serious response.

Talking on the resignation of Akhtar Mengal from National Assembly, Qaiser warned that if political leaders continue to lose hope in this manner and believe they are losing their dignity because of this Parliament, then the Parliament's significance itself comes into question.

Former speaker issued a stern message to the government, urging it to set aside its ego and convene a serious meeting to address the ongoing crisis in Balochistan.

He also noted that the government’s delays in addressing these issues are allowing the country's enemies to exploit the situation.

Qaiser stressed the need for all patriotic forces and stakeholders to come together, deliberate, and chart a path forward. He revealed that a committee, chaired by Mahmood Khan Achakzai, has been formed to address these concerns.

PTI leader Latif Khosa criticized the government for its threats to amend the Constitution to extend someone's tenure, arguing that the government lacks the two-thirds majority required in both the National Assembly and Senate.

He mentioned that on August 22, there was an in-depth discussion in the court on the issue of Khatm-e-Nabuwwat, which led Imran Khan to wisely postpone a rally on that day to avoid any unrest among the Muslim Ummah. However, Khosa affirmed that the September 8 rally will go ahead as planned.

Khosa stressed that if Pakistan is to be saved, the supremacy of the Constitution must be established, and the rule of law enforced. He added that all political parties must work together to make decisions for the country and that Mahmood Khan Achakzai will lead rallies across Pakistan in this regard.

Mahmood Khan Achakzai, leader of the Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party, stated that they had decided not to unilaterally call for an APC but to consult with all political parties to reach a consensus, ensuring that no one is left out.

He warned that if the government comes to its senses and calls for an APC to collectively rectify mistakes, they will not initiate an anti-government movement. Instead, they will first try to resolve the issues through dialogue. If that fails, however, they are prepared to oust the government brought in by force.

Achakzai concluded that the committee will meet with various stakeholders, and the people of Pakistan can expect good news in the coming days.