Malik Waqar
The high-profile abduction of a 17-year-old girl in Khuzdar echoed in the Balochistan Assembly on Friday as lawmakers strongly condemned the incident, urging authorities to take swift action for her recovery.
They expressed their serious concern over the issue, emphasizing the need for immediate intervention by the authorities.
Prince Omar Ahmedzai, a treasury bench member, announced that a tribal Jirga would be convened to discuss the matter and determine a strategy for ensuring the girl’s safe return.
He stressed that the responsibility for her recovery lies not only with the authorities but also with tribal elders, who must play their role in resolving the crisis.
Former Chief Minister Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch expressed frustration over the government’s inaction, pointing out that the incident had sparked widespread protests.
For the past two days, women and children have blocked the Quetta-Karachi Highway, demanding justice in the case.
He criticized the authorities for their inability to protect its residents and warned that such negligence was fueling public unrest.
Mir Muhammad Sadiq Umrani, Balochistan’s Irrigation Minister from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), assured lawmakers that the government was actively working on the case.
He mentioned that Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti would be consulted after the Assembly session to coordinate efforts for the girl’s recovery.
He acknowledged that the abduction of a young girl in a tribal society was deeply concerning and required urgent attention.
Meanwhile, Maulana Hidayatur Rehman, leader of Jamaat-e-Islami Balochistan, criticized the provincial administration for its failure to safeguard the lives and dignity of locals.
