National ( The cow news digital ) Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti has stated that while the state has never closed the door to dialogue, negotiations with terrorist organizations cannot be considered under any circumstances. He questioned how talks could be held with those responsible for killing innocent passengers taken off buses.
Addressing the provincial assembly, Bugti said that Balochistan is moving toward a brighter future, but certain hostile elements remain unsettled by the province’s progress. He alleged that external actors are also supporting militant groups operating in the region, warning that these organizations would fade away if their backing is cut off.
The chief minister reiterated that dialogue is only possible with those who accept the Constitution of Pakistan and operate within the legal framework of the state. “Negotiations cannot take place on the condition of breaking the state,” he said, emphasizing that any group that lays down arms would be eligible for talks, but armed resistance would not be accommodated.
Bugti highlighted that individuals who mislead and indoctrinate young people into joining militant groups must be countered. He said efforts were underway to bring back those who were allegedly radicalized and taken into mountainous regions, describing it as a national responsibility to reintegrate them into society.
He added that successful peace processes around the world have always involved political stakeholders who respect constitutional and legal systems. According to him, groups that reject the constitution cannot be part of any political settlement.
The chief minister further said that the current government has taken the fight against terrorism as a national responsibility, rather than a limited security operation. He described this approach as necessary to counter what he termed growing frustration among hostile forces.
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Bugti also reaffirmed his government’s commitment to continue efforts until the complete elimination of terrorism in the province. He stressed that long-term stability in Balochistan depends on consistent action against militant networks, along with strengthening state authority and governance.
His remarks come amid ongoing security challenges in the province, where incidents of violence and targeted attacks have raised concerns about law and order. The provincial government has repeatedly emphasized a dual strategy of security operations and conditional reconciliation for groups willing to abandon armed activity.
