{"id":42931,"date":"2024-01-02T12:59:05","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T12:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/irresponsible-and-provocative-pm-kakars-comments-on-baloch-protesters-spark-outrage\/"},"modified":"2024-01-02T12:59:05","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T12:59:05","slug":"irresponsible-and-provocative-pm-kakars-comments-on-baloch-protesters-spark-outrage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/irresponsible-and-provocative-pm-kakars-comments-on-baloch-protesters-spark-outrage\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Irresponsible and provocative\u2019: PM Kakar\u2019s comments on Baloch protesters spark outrage"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar\u2019s comments on Baloch protesters, who have been staging a sit-in in the federal capital for more than a week for the recovery of their loved ones and extra-judicial killings in the province, have been widely condemned as being \u201cirresponsible\u201d.<\/p>\n

A day earlier, Kakar spent<\/a> more than 15 minutes of a 20-minute press conference on the issue of Balochistan at Lahore\u2019s Central Business District. Speaking about those who are supporting the Baloch protest, Kakar had said they could go join the Baloch militants.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdvocates of terrorists in Balochistan should go and join them if they are convinced on the veracity of their issue and fight the state along with them, so that we know where they stand and how to deal with them,\u201d he said, alluding to rights activists and journalists standing with the Baloch marchers.<\/p>\n

Responding to the media on the issue of police violence against Baloch protesters in Islamabad, the caretaker premier said that some of the people \u2014 media persons included \u2014 were trying to \u201cmislead everyone, turning themselves into fake heroes of human rights and damaging the state\u201d.<\/p>\n

The caretaker PM also insisted that those protesting in Islamabad were the \u201crelatives of those fighting against the state\u201d in Balochistan. He, however, added that the state had beef with militant outfits, not the Baloch people.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe still respect their right to protest because their dear and near ones disappeared. But they should also know that they [militants] were fighting against the state, with the help of RAW funding and aided by India. It is an armed rebellion, with foreign help,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Kakar said those trying to create human rights issues out of the use of water cannons against protestors should also explain who is killing common people in Balochistan.<\/p>\n

\u201cWho is engaged in armed mutiny against the state of Pakistan? I am sure if these so-called advocates go to Balochistan, they would be killed as well. But please, go and join the BLF or BLA so that the state knows where you stand. The state is clear on how to deal with this menace. Please clarify your position,\u201d he demanded.<\/p>\n

Lawyer and rights activist Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir said Kakar\u2019s \u201cirresponsible and provocative statements\u201d had no intent other than to \u201cpush peaceful people to take up arms against any form of injustice\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cPM clearly stated that there is no peaceful option, not just for the Baloch people but for anyone speaking against state brutality. Will the PM be responsible for the rise in recruitment of separatist groups?\u201d she asked.<\/p>\n

Dr Mahrang Baloch, one of the organisers of Baloch protests, said that the premier had \u201cdeclared victims of enforced disappearances as terrorists, insulting victim families and addressing peaceful political activists in a threatening tone\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, we assert to this state and government that we will persist in informing the world about your oppression and barbarism,\u201d she said, adding that the aim of their movement had always been clear \u2014 to end human rights violations in Balochistan and \u201ccessation of the Baloch genocide\u201d.<\/p>\n

Sammi Deen Baloch, whose father Dr Deen Muhammad has been missing<\/a> since 2009, wondered what exactly the premier was trying to say and sought an explanation of his remarks.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll the victims of forced disappearances have either been related to political organisations or student organisations, or they are ordinary poor people who were mistaken for being Baloch and were picked up,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Journalist Veengas said the interim premier had \u201crubbed salt into the wounds of Baloch missing persons\u2019 families, and threatening journalists\u201d.<\/p>\n

Journalist Kiyya Baloch said that the premier \u201cdeliberately makes provocative statements, knowing uglier the conflict gets, better for him\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur assertion that this conflict benefits certain people is validated by his statements. They consistently prove us right. No conflict means no opportunities for Kakar,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Journalist Zebunnisa Burki said Kakar\u2019s statements were in \u201cpoor taste\u201d, adding: \u201cWhat a shame.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBaloch protesters being gaslighted by the caretaker prime minister. Has already brought up RAW funding. Now mocking people criticising him for being from Balochistan and doing this with the Baloch,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n

The comments also came under discussion during today\u2019s Senate session, with PML-N Senator Sadia Abbasi terming them \u201cdisappointing\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is deeply disappointing to see how Kakar addressed his own people and trivialised their statements by calling them meaningless,\u201d she said, adding that the incumbent chief justice and the senate chairman were also from Balochistan.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf the people who are now missing were truly enemies of the state, then why weren\u2019t they presented in court? Why was there no case brought against them?\u201d she questioned.<\/p>\n

She hoped other senators would follow suit and condemn Kakar\u2019s remarks.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar\u2019s comments on Baloch protesters, who have been staging a sit-in in the federal capital for more than a week for the recovery of their loved ones and extra-judicial killings in the province, have been widely condemned as being \u201cirresponsible\u201d. 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