Successful Talks with Balochistan Government: Farmers’ Alliance Postpones Long March

QUETTA — The Pakistan Kisan Ittehad has announced the postponement of its proposed long march to Islamabad and sit-in following successful talks with the Balochistan government.

According to Balochistan Home Department Adviser Babar Yousafzai, a government delegation led by Provincial Minister Ali Madad Jattak held an important meeting with Kisan Ittehad President Khalid Bhatt. Member of the Provincial Assembly Mir Jan Muhammad Mengal also attended the meeting.

During the talks, the government delegation formally assured the farmers’ leadership that all their legitimate demands would be addressed on a priority basis.

Yousafzai said Kisan Ittehad President Khalid Bhatt welcomed the government’s request and assurances and decided to postpone the long march and sit-in in view of the broader national interest and the overall law and order situation.

He added that the talks represented an important step toward positive and constructive progress, while the Balochistan government would continue serious and practical efforts to find lasting and sustainable solutions to the issues faced by the farming community.