QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch has also endorsed the federal government’s decision to try former military dictator Gen (Retd) Pervez Musharraf for treason under Article 6 of the Constitution of Pakistan.

Speaking to media representatives after the Balochistan Assembly’s session on Monday, Dr. Malik Baloch said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif deserved to be appreciated for announcing the trial of former military ruler.

“Musharraf must be tried for violating the constitution,” he demanded, adding that punishment to Musharraf would close the path of dictatorship once and for all. He said Musharraf's arrest and punishment remained a long standing demand of people of Balochistan.

“Musharraf ignited fire in Balochistan,” Dr. Baloch added.

He recalled that Nawab Akbar Bugti was murdered during Musharraf's military regime, and that the law and order situation in the province had worsened in the aftermath of the Baloch leader's murder.

“I am one of the architects of the 18th amendment,” he said, adding that now there was no room for military dictators in Pakistan.

He said Pakistan must be a true democratic state with all nationalities having equal rights.