ISLAMABAD: 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He said on his directive FC was now replacing the army and as a first step army has been withdrawn from Kohlu cantonment.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.”
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