KARACHI, Jan 8: Pakistan People’s Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that the situation in Balochistan can only be improved with the continuity and strengthening of democracy sustained through transparent, free and fair elections.

“The nation is gearing up for a general election and the people of Balochistan should also get ready to send their representatives to the elected houses to raise their voice in a democratic manner,” he added.

Mr Bhutto-Zardari was talking to Sardar Yar Mohammad Jamali, the chief of the Jamali tribe, and his son at the Bilawal House on Tuesday evening.

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