Normalcy returning to Balochistan: minister

19 May, 2006

Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has said that normalcy is returning to Balochistan and people who were expelled from the province by some Sardars are returning to their homes.
Talking to newsmen in Islamabad on Thursday, he said five thousand five hundred people belonging to different tribes returned to their areas on Wednesday. He said the people are parting ways with Akbar Bughti as they want development and prosperity of Balochistan.
He said development has started in Balochistan and government is fully concentrating on the prosperity of the people. To a question regarding raising of Levy Force to deal the situation in Waziristan, the minister said it will help to enhance the capacity building of civil forces.
To another question regarding signing of charter of democracy, Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao said democratic process is going on successfully in the country.

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