London, Feb. 24 -- MQM supremo Altaf Hussain has called on Pakistan's military establishment to engage with the Baloch people on their own terms, urging the military to listen to their demands. In a significant statement made during the launch of his book, The Balochistan Issue: A Historical Perspective, Hussain extended an offer to Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, expressing his willingness to engage in dialogue with the Baloch.

However, Hussain stressed that these talks should be held on the Baloch people's terms, not the army's. The event, held in a local hall in Edgware, London, saw a diverse audience, including representatives from Baloch and Sindhi organisations. The chief guest at the launch was Khan of Kalat, M...