Gilani orders withdrawal of army from Balochistan Repalcing army with FC
ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday reiterating offer to hold talks with dissident Baloch leaders announced
replacement of army with the FC, addressing a long standing demand of the people. Addressing the joint sitting of the parliament at the end of a two day
debate on according more rights to Balochistan, Gilani said the government will do all within its means to end years of deprivation and injustices to the
province.
Gilani announced end of seven checkposts in the province and said the checkposts have been closed at Othal, Lehri, Dera Allah Yar, Sheikh Wasil, Gawal,
Zero Point and Islamzai.He said on his directive FC was now replacing the army and as a first step army has been withdrawan from Kohlu cantonment. He
said a notification in this regard has been issued.He said measures were being taken to place the FC under the direct control of the Chief Minister.He
pointed that soon FC will also be deployed at Sui and work was underway to add three new wings. He said the border along Mund would be opened.
Announcing a series of measures Gilani said orders for payment of dues amounting to Rs 120 billion for Balochistan have been issued. He said it was just
the start and not the end to make Pakistan strong and prosperous.We have never shied from meeting any stakeholder,�Gilani said and added that he
was ready to personally visit and meet any political leader, whether young or old, at their place, for greater reconciliation in the larger interest of the nation.
The prime minister urged the young Baloch to join hands with the government in making their province and Pakistan strong. He said “with confidence
and sincerity we will make it a strong nation that will foil attempts of all enemies.� He said the B areas were also being converted
into A areas. Gilani termed the making of the Aghaz e Haqooq e Balochistan as a difficult task? and said he was grateful to Almighty Allah to guide and give
him strength in providing relief to the people of Balochistan. He said it was governments determination that the implementation on
the Balochistan package has started and said all resolutions passed by the Balochistan assembly since 2002 have been
accommodated in the set of proposals.
The prime minister said when the government took over it was informed that around 8,000 people were missing. However after a thorough probe it was
found that the actual number was only 992. He said of these, 262 have returned to their homes so far and other innocent will also return soon, he added. He
asked the Balochistan government to release a list of the missing people through media.
He said under the package all political workers will be released that are not involved in any serious crimes. He said last year, 83 cases were withdrawn and
89 more would be withdrawn. He announced that 10,000 youth of Balochistan would be provided jobs, besides government jobs will be provided to 5,000
graduates which will be besides the regular quota.
Gilani announced lowering of educational qualification for appointment in Coast Guards from matriculation to class 8 to enable more young Baloch join the
service. He said Senate Standing committee will monitor and ensure implementation of the decisions taken for Balochistan. Gilani said he has directed
payment of Rs one billion each for the flood affectees, the Internally Displaced People.Gilani was appreciative of all parliamentarians and in particular
mentioned President and PPP co chairperson Asif Ali Zardari, leader of PML N Mian Nawaz Sharif, PML Q leader Ch. Shujaat Hussain, PML F leader Pir
Pagaro, MQM leader Altaf Hussai and other political leaders for their support.
Regarding foreign interference in Balochistan he said he was the first person from this house that spoke of Indian interference and was mentioned in the
joint statement after his talks with Manmohan Singh at Sharm el Sheikh.We will decide when and at which forum to provide such evidence,? Gilani told the
joint sitting of the parliament.
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday reiterating offer to hold talks with dissident Baloch leaders announced
replacement of army with the FC, addressing a long standing demand of the people. Addressing the joint sitting of the parliament at the end of a two day
debate on according more rights to Balochistan, Gilani said the government will do all within its means to end years of deprivation and injustices to the
province.
Gilani announced end of seven checkposts in the province and said the checkposts have been closed at Othal, Lehri, Dera Allah Yar, Sheikh Wasil, Gawal,
Zero Point and Islamzai.He said on his directive FC was now replacing the army and as a first step army has been withdrawan from Kohlu cantonment. He
said a notification in this regard has been issued.He said measures were being taken to place the FC under the direct control of the Chief Minister.He
pointed that soon FC will also be deployed at Sui and work was underway to add three new wings. He said the border along Mund would be opened.
Announcing a series of measures Gilani said orders for payment of dues amounting to Rs 120 billion for Balochistan have been issued. He said it was just
the start and not the end to make Pakistan strong and prosperous.We have never shied from meeting any stakeholder,�Gilani said and added that he
was ready to personally visit and meet any political leader, whether young or old, at their place, for greater reconciliation in the larger interest of the nation.
The prime minister urged the young Baloch to join hands with the government in making their province and Pakistan strong. He said “with confidence
and sincerity we will make it a strong nation that will foil attempts of all enemies.� He said the B areas were also being converted
into A areas. Gilani termed the making of the Aghaz e Haqooq e Balochistan as a difficult task? and said he was grateful to Almighty Allah to guide and give
him strength in providing relief to the people of Balochistan. He said it was governments determination that the implementation on
the Balochistan package has started and said all resolutions passed by the Balochistan assembly since 2002 have been
accommodated in the set of proposals.
The prime minister said when the government took over it was informed that around 8,000 people were missing. However after a thorough probe it was
found that the actual number was only 992. He said of these, 262 have returned to their homes so far and other innocent will also return soon, he added. He
asked the Balochistan government to release a list of the missing people through media.
He said under the package all political workers will be released that are not involved in any serious crimes. He said last year, 83 cases were withdrawn and
89 more would be withdrawn. He announced that 10,000 youth of Balochistan would be provided jobs, besides government jobs will be provided to 5,000
graduates which will be besides the regular quota.
Gilani announced lowering of educational qualification for appointment in Coast Guards from matriculation to class 8 to enable more young Baloch join the
service. He said Senate Standing committee will monitor and ensure implementation of the decisions taken for Balochistan. Gilani said he has directed
payment of Rs one billion each for the flood affectees, the Internally Displaced People.Gilani was appreciative of all parliamentarians and in particular
mentioned President and PPP co chairperson Asif Ali Zardari, leader of PML N Mian Nawaz Sharif, PML Q leader Ch. Shujaat Hussain, PML F leader Pir
Pagaro, MQM leader Altaf Hussai and other political leaders for their support.
Regarding foreign interference in Balochistan he said he was the first person from this house that spoke of Indian interference and was mentioned in the
joint statement after his talks with Manmohan Singh at Sharm el Sheikh.We will decide when and at which forum to provide such evidence,? Gilani told the
joint sitting of the parliament.
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Thursday, December 9, 2009 15:12 Gilani orders withdrawal of army from Balochistan Repalcing army with FC makes no difference, because there is no difference between Army and Frontier corps. Both are same and both have been involved in killing and terrorizing Baloch people. Afzal, Quetta |
Thursday, December 10, 2009 5:12 Pakistani Prime Ministers' order of withdrawal of Army and replacing them with Frontier Corps in Kohlu and other sectors is nothing but a mockery of Baloch nation by thorwing dust into the eyes of people of Balochistan. We the people of Balochistan are quite conscious of what Pakistani PM is planning to deceive the people of Balochistan. We would like to ask Pak PM a simple question. Can a Wolf change its' nature, if covered by Sheep skin? So is the case of Army being camouplaged with FC uniform! As far as the abducted more than 8000 Baloch are concerned. The Pak Prime Minister has admitted that only 900 Baloch are being held by ISI & MI agencies have in their custody. Which means that the rest of more than 7000 Baloch have been tortured to death and totally disappeared from their record. Is such a huge crime committed by Pakistan agencies may go without being questioned? With regard to withdrawal of cases of a few political activists and thousands of their colleagues would remain behind the bars - in no way could inspire those released ones to sit on negotiating table with those who's hands are soaked with the blood of thousands of innocent Baloch. Regarding the Package being offered to certain blessed Baloch politicians,which in our view is a burning fire, which none could dare to risk his own life and accept it. If, however, Pakistani Prime Minister with his cabinet members andmembers Pak Parliament are sincere in their intention to bring peace and harmony in Balochistan and refrain from any further bloodshed; then the only solution rests with immediate withdrawal of all armed, semi-armed forces and vacat their Intelligence agencies' men from Balochistan, release all Baloch detainees(men&women) altogether and recognize the Balochistan as an Independent Sovereign State as agreed by Jinnah at the time of partition of India in 1947. Pakistan must honor their treaty with the Government of Balochistan and sit on a negotiating table to solve all outstanding problems between both the countries. As well as decide future brotherly & neighborly relations between both Free & Independent Countries. We are of the opinion that no other solution could bring stable & permanent peace in the region. As such it is solemnly requested that in the best interest of peace & prosperity in the region, Pakistan must be logically prepared to accept people of Balochistan on equal footings; so that all related problems between both the countries Balochistan & Pakistan could amicably solved without further bloodshed and drain of human blood. Sincerely yours Baloch jk |
