Pakistan, May 15 -- Says false narratives and violence must end for peace in the region

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has claimed that Baloch separatist fighters are being given refuge under official patronage in Afghanistan, further escalating cross-border tensions. Speaking at an event in Quetta on Thursday, Bugti criticized what he called a dangerous trend of protecting militants. He said the distinction between so-called 'good' and 'bad' militants no longer exists, and such double standards harm regional peace.

He warned that the Baloch insurgency is driven by a distorted narrative based on false history and unrealistic goals. "Those who once tried to break Pakistan faced tragic ends," Bugti said, urging intellectuals to ...