Zehri meets Khan of Kalat in London

E-Paper | March 01, 2026

QUETTA: Chief of Jhalawan and Senior Balochistan Minister Nawab Sanaullah Zehri has met the exiled Baloch leader Khan of Kalat, Mir Suleman Daud Khan in London on Saturday.

As part of reconciliation policy announced by the present government, the two leaders discussed the return of Khan of Kalat and other important issues related to Balochistan.

“Nawab Zehri has met the Khan of Kalat in London and will hold a discussion for his return to the country,” said an office bearer of PML-N.

Read: Will approach Grand Baloch Jirga for Khan of Kalat's return: CM Balochistan

Earlier in August, Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Malik Baloch, while talking to DawnNews had confirmed that his government will request members of the 'Grand Baloch Jirga' to make a formal appeal for Khan of Kalat’s return.

“We believe in dialogue, and all channels are being used to find a negotiated settlement for the issues facing the province,” said Baloch earlier.

The chief minister also stated that many militants had surrendered their weapons and joined the political process, which is an encouraging sign for the province.

Earlier, Khan of Kalat Mir Suleman Dawood told a Baloch delegation that only the 'Grand Baloch Jirga' which had sent him abroad has the mandate and power to make a decision regarding his return.

The delegation had informed the Khan of Kalat that a gulf had formed owing to his prolonged absence from the political and tribal arena of Balochistan.

Almost all members of delegation sent earlier belonged to Mastung, Quetta and Kalat districts, and have personal relations with the self-exiled Baloch leader.

The delegation held a comprehensive meeting with Dawood but failed to convince him to return to the country.

The last grand Baloch jirga was held after a gap of 103 years in September 2006. It was convened by the Khan of Kalat and was held in Kalat. Tribal leaders and elders from Balochistan were invited to the jirga, which discussed the situation in the province with special reference to the killing of Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti.

The jirga was attended by Nawab Aslam Raisani, Sardar Sanaullah Zehri, Sardar Akhtar Mengal, Nawab Zulfiqar Ali Magsi and other notable elders and tribal leaders from Balochistan.

The British government has, since then, provided political asylum to Mir Suleman Dawood, who has been living in London.

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Syed Ali Shah is DawnNews' Quetta bureau chief.

He tweets @alishahjourno

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Pragmatic

Aug 15, 2015 10:45pm

After Bugti's murder, its only prudent that The Khan decided to move to London. Are we guaranteeing his life?

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saz

Aug 15, 2015 11:34pm

Grievances of Balochistan population should be dealt with care and sympathy. Unfortunately their tribal lords only take care o themselves themselves not of their farmers and subjects.

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Merchant

Aug 15, 2015 11:45pm

Return of Khan will mean promotion of permanent feudal system in Pakistan for the delight of our feudal minded politicians.

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Salam Pakistan

Aug 15, 2015 11:45pm

Brothers of Balochistan,I am Baloch myself,residing in use,justlook at life style of your KHANS,and SARDARS......and look at your own life.Dont you feel something ?With grace of Almighty ,I am out of fake customs ,praying for you too....c'mon show some courage..,

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Warrior Bin Qasim

Aug 15, 2015 11:46pm

We need infrastructure, clean water, schools and hospitals in Balochistan NOT Nawabs and Sardars. They do nothing for common Baloch. Look how healthy and happy he looks in London.

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illmatic

Aug 15, 2015 11:48pm

rich people and their rich attitudes..... when will this country's poor get anything?

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just_someone

Aug 16, 2015 12:18am

The British protecting those who fuel hatred and cause harm to the federation. Till when will we let the British keep doing this? Everyone blindly hates the US and Israel in PK when the British are the ones we should be wary off.

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rizwan

Aug 16, 2015 12:29am

This medieval , obsolete and redundant tribal system has already wrought havoc in the society!It is time new,educated and democratic members of the Baluch public are brought to the fore because the nation cannot afford another insurgency!

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Daanish

Aug 16, 2015 01:01am

Interesting, standing on a street without guards or lime light. The political culture in our country need to change. Our politicians need to change, to serve people rather than rule us. Say NO to family/ hereditary politics. Say No Vote for sons and daughters of politicians. Check their positive contributions to our society and whether they live amongst us to know us before casting a vote.

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IBN E ASHFAQUE

Aug 16, 2015 01:27am

With extra-judicial killings going on in Baluchistan and Karachi. It is better than Khan stays in London.

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IMKHAN

Aug 16, 2015 02:05am

@Pragmatic ... has any got a cast iron guarantee, do you?

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Mehmood

Aug 16, 2015 02:09am

His life shouldn't be guaranteed if he hides in cave with his armed supporters and threaten government instillation and institutions. But if he denounces violence he should be welcomed, allowed to return home. Personally I think Baloch people (not the tribal, so called elders) should be given their due share of their natural resources. Baloch ies need development, education and need to be freed from clutches of their brutal and inept tribal elders.

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hyat

Aug 16, 2015 02:34am

keep him away from pakistan.

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Khan Gee

Aug 16, 2015 04:26am

That's very good step. InshAllah in future Balochistan will lead Pakistan.

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AXH

Aug 16, 2015 04:49am

The bottom line is that anyone who is sincere to work for the people of that region should be supported. Bugti did nothing for those people and was a bid part of the feudal system.

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Hope

Aug 16, 2015 05:08am

Another old warlord and his old ego. No compassion for people. Imagine he standing without guards as a commoner in UK, no luxury now why can't sardars live like this in Balochistan, They contribute nothing to the welfare of poor people but want to still be there leader. Balochistan, Pakistan is better off with democratically elected people then these Chieftains . Specially now situation is better and militants are shunning violence and getting into main stream Paksitan.

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Ibs

Aug 16, 2015 05:44am

@Pragmatic There is no one on earth that can guarantee anyones "life".

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Ahmed

Aug 16, 2015 06:04am

These Khans, Sardars, Wajas need to be prosecuted for their crimes. They were against development of the people of Baluchistan so they could keep their power intact. They never had and will never work for good of people. In 60's and 70's they lived in lavish banglows in Karachi and even are now are living in comfort in the lap of their masters. I saying this because I have seen it in late 70's. Government must educate everage person and develop infrastructure to provide decent living for people. Do not compromise with these feudal lords period.

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NADEEM KHAN

Aug 16, 2015 07:26am

Good Job NS Government - doing most of stuff positive

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Shahbaz thuthaal

Aug 16, 2015 07:51am

@Pragmatic

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Baluch

Aug 16, 2015 11:37am

Balochistan is his land and he is always welcome to come back but calling it a reconciliation process doesn't make much sense. If you really want reconciliation, bring Brahamdagh and Hyrbyar, after all they are the ones challenging the state and fighting for their rights. Khan of Kalat has lost his significance in Balochistan back in 1948.

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