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‘No-go areas’ do not exist in Balochistan, claims Bugti

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Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti denied the existence of no-go areas in his province during a court appearance on Saturday in North Dera Bugti. He emphasized that lawmakers regularly visit their constituencies and highlighted government efforts to resolve public grievances and provide basic facilities. Bugti also discussed initiatives for securing federal funds for highway development projects aimed at connecting different regions within Balochistan and with Punjab.

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Sarfraz Bugti, the Chief Minister of Balochistan, denied the existence of no-go areas in the province during his visit to North Dera Bugti on Saturday. He claimed that lawmakers regularly visit their constituencies and participate in public events. At an open court session, Bugti emphasized resolving public grievances and ensuring basic facilities are provided as top priorities for the government. He directed officials to address citizens' complaints promptly and without delay.

Bugti highlighted efforts to secure federal funds for a highway connecting Taunsa in Punjab with Balochistan, aiming to enhance regional development. Additionally, he issued directives for a survey to construct a road linking Chhapar National Highway with Kharar Buzdar, intended to provide an alternative route and boost connectivity within the province.

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Saleem Shahid

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🔮 He expressed the hope that the JUI-F chief would take into account the state’s efforts to combat terrorism and the sacrifices made by security forces when commenting on this sensitive national issue.

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🔮 During the meeting, the government delegation assured the farmers’ leader that steps would be taken to address the demands of the farming community and fulfil their legitimate concerns.

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🔮 He said that these operations would continue until the complete elimination of terrorism and that the government was pursuing a policy of zero tolerance against elements hostile to the country.

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🔮 He said that these operations would continue until the complete elimination of terrorism and that the government was pursuing a policy of zero tolerance against elements hostile to the country.

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Balochistan North Dera Bugti Punjab QUETTA Taunsa

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Balochistan GPE · 3× Punjab GPE · 2× Bugti PERSON · 1× Dawn ORG · 1× Kharar Buzdar GPE · 1× North Dera Bugti GPE · 1× QUETTA GPE · 1× Sarfraz Bugti PERSON · 1× Taunsa GPE · 1×

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He said resolving public grievances and providing basic facilities to people were among the government’s top priorities, adding that open courts were intended to allow citizens to present their complaints directly to the government and ensure that the relevant departments were held accountable.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-25

🔮 Upon completion, the project would provide Balochistan with an alternative route to Punjab.

2026-10-25 · Dawn

‘No-go areas’ do not exist in Balochistan, claims Bugti · assertive framing

Claims (7 extracted, 0 hedged)

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti claimed that no-go areas did not exist in the restive province and that lawmakers regularly visited their constituencies to attend public events. asserted

lawmakers → claim → events

Speaking at an open court during his visit to North Dera Bugti on Saturday, the CM said the government had taken concrete steps to ensure there were no no-go areas in the province. asserted

government → speak → province

departments → say → government

He directed officials to act promptly on public complaints and ensure that people’s problems were resolved without delays. asserted

problems → direct → delays

Highlighting the importance of regional development, CM Bugti said efforts had been made to secure the release of federal funds for a highway linking Taunsa in Punjab with Balochistan. asserted

efforts → highlight → Balochistan

He said directives had also been issued to conduct a survey for the construction of a road linking the Chhapar National Highway with Kharar Buzdar. asserted

directives → say → Buzdar

Upon completion, the project would provide Balochistan with an alternative route to Punjab. asserted

project → provide → Punjab