QUETTA: A delegation of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (Nazaryati), led by its emir Maulana Abdul Qadir Loni, called on Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo on Wednesday.

During the meeting, the delegation apprised the chief minister of the loss of lives in terrorist attacks on the JUI-N workers and leadership in Quetta and Chaman and other matters, including security challenges to the party leadership.

The chief minister expressed grief over the killing of JUI-N activists in bomb blasts in Chaman and Quetta a few weeks ago, saying his provincial government would extend all possible cooperation to the bereaved families.

He said the JIT report on the Chaman bomb blast would be made public and the anti-peace elements involved in these incidents would be brought to justice.

He promised that the JUI-N leader would be provided security.

Mr Bizenjo held out the assurance that the families of those killed and injured in the Quetta blast would be provided compensation.

He said a committee of ministers would be formed to review for implementation the demands presented by the delegation.

Published in Dawn, February 3rd, 2022