QUETTA: Former senator Nawabzada Haji Lashkari Raisani on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the prevailing situation in Balochistan, describing it as the most difficult period in the province’s history and calling for a united political and social response to address growing challenges.

Speaking at a press conference at the Quetta Press Club, Mr Raisani said the people of Balochistan were enduring severe hardship amid rising insecurity, economic difficulties and increasing incidents of violence. He alleged that certain forces were deliberately fostering instability in the province to create conditions that would enable the imposition of a particular state structure through force.

“Balochistan and its people are passing through the worst situation in their history,” he said, adding that the growing number of tragic incidents had caused widespread anxiety and mental distress among residents.

Published in Dawn, June 10th, 2026