Former Balochistan CM appeals for protection of human rights of Baloch people amid rise in ‘abductions’

Nawab Aslam Raisani the former Chief Minister of Balochistan and leader of the Sarawan tribe has stressed that lasting peace in Balochistan cannot be achieved unless the issue of ‘missing’ persons is addressed and the province’s constitutional rights
are acknowledged.
According to a report by the Balochistan’s Post, Raisani highlighted the ongoing grievances of Balochistan while speaking at an event on Monday at Sarawan House to welcome the new office-bearers of the Sarawan Press Club Mastung.
Raisani stated, “Balochistan, as a federating unit of Pakistan, is entitled to constitutional rights that have been denied by successive rulers. Without addressing these core issues, any attempts to impose peace through force will provefruitless.”
Raisani emphasised the plight of missing persons as a crucial humanitarian and political issue, fueling ongoing unrest and mistrust between Balochistan and the federal government,the Balochistan Post reported.
He stressed that Pakistan”s federal system must bebased on equality and justice, urging central authorities to recognise Balochistan’s rights for lasting peace and stability.
The event concluded with strong calls for tangible measures to address Balochistan’s grievances, including a transparent process to locate missing persons and reunite them with