Talks on Balochistan likely next month

Published December 31, 2004

KARACHI, Dec 30: Talks between the federal government team and a dialogue committee representing a four-party alliance to sort out issues relating to Balochistan are expected to be held sometime in January , Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo, a leader of the Balochistan National Party, said on Thursday.

He said he was informed about the programme by the government-nominated team headed by PML Secretary General Senator Mushahid Hussain.

However, he added, the date and venue for the talks had not yet been finalized. Mr Bizenjo said the main issues to be taken up at the talks would be Gawadar port, cantonments and provincial autonomy. -PPI

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