Musharraf blames India for unrest in Balochistan
* President says he is '1,000% sure that people involved in terrorism are being financed, trained by foreign elements'
QUETTA: Many foreign hands, including India, are to blame for the unrest in Balochistan, Dawn News quoted President Pervez Musharraf as saying on Monday.
Speaking at a lunch hosted by Balochistan Governor Nawab Zulfikar Ali Magsi at the Governor House, he said, "I am 1,000 percent certain that the elements involved in target killings and subversive activities are being financed and trained by foreign elements that do not want peace in the country."
He added that insurgents would not be allowed to derail the development process in the province, APP reported.
Musharraf correlated stable economy with political stability and better law and order, saying that the country was facing immense challenges on both external and internal fronts. He also prayed for the success of the coalition government and said he was ready to support them.
Separately, addressing a delegation of the Balochistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries, the president stressed the need for measures to stop capital outflow and encourage inflow of money in the form of foreign investment. Peace in the country could rebuild the trust of foreign investors, he added. He advised the delegation to invest in power generation and help the government overcome the energy shortage. He said global price hikes were negatively impacting the country's economy.
Musharraf also said that special attention was being paid to the development of Balochistan to bring it at par with the developed parts of the country, NNI reported. He said that electricity from Iran would be provided to the coastal areas of the province.
A delegation of tribal elders also called on the president and apprised him of the problems confronting them. The president assured them that he would work to resolve their problems. The Balochistan governor also called on the president and discussed matters related to the development of Balochistan. agencies/daily times monitor
QUETTA: Many foreign hands, including India, are to blame for the unrest in Balochistan, Dawn News quoted President Pervez Musharraf as saying on Monday.
Speaking at a lunch hosted by Balochistan Governor Nawab Zulfikar Ali Magsi at the Governor House, he said, "I am 1,000 percent certain that the elements involved in target killings and subversive activities are being financed and trained by foreign elements that do not want peace in the country."
He added that insurgents would not be allowed to derail the development process in the province, APP reported.
Musharraf correlated stable economy with political stability and better law and order, saying that the country was facing immense challenges on both external and internal fronts. He also prayed for the success of the coalition government and said he was ready to support them.
Separately, addressing a delegation of the Balochistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries, the president stressed the need for measures to stop capital outflow and encourage inflow of money in the form of foreign investment. Peace in the country could rebuild the trust of foreign investors, he added. He advised the delegation to invest in power generation and help the government overcome the energy shortage. He said global price hikes were negatively impacting the country's economy.
Musharraf also said that special attention was being paid to the development of Balochistan to bring it at par with the developed parts of the country, NNI reported. He said that electricity from Iran would be provided to the coastal areas of the province.
A delegation of tribal elders also called on the president and apprised him of the problems confronting them. The president assured them that he would work to resolve their problems. The Balochistan governor also called on the president and discussed matters related to the development of Balochistan. agencies/daily times monitor
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