QUETTA: The Balochistan government’s claim that law and order situation had improved during nine months of its rule was rejected by the opposition which said that the situation had rather worsened.
Responding to MPAs’ queries during the question-answer session in the provincial assembly on Monday, Chief Minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch said the situation was not satisfactory but it could not be denied that it had improved to some extent.
He said law-enforcement agencies had set up checkposts in some areas to maintain law and order, but a debate could be held on the matter if some members thought that they were creating hurdles for people.
He said his government had allocated huge funds for education and health sectors and was making efforts to beautify Quetta.
Dr Malik said he welcomed constructive criticism aimed at pinpointing weaknesses of his government but criticism for the sake of criticism would harm relations between the treasury and opposition.
The leader of opposition in the provincial assembly, Maulana Wasay, was quick to dismiss the chief minister’s claim on law and order and said there was no let-up in the incidents of dumping of bodies, targeted killing, kidnapping for ransom and vehicle snatching.
The house adopted a joint resolution calling on the government to abolish checkposts of security forces near Chaman and Taftan. The resolution was tabled by Nasrullah Zeray.
Dr Shama Ishaq moved a resolution seeking posting of newly-appointed doctors in their home districts for three years. The resolution was adopted.
The house adopted another resolution which was tabled by Rahat Bibi Jamali, demanding better facilities for travellers at Quetta international airport.
Speaker Mir Jan Mohammad Jamali adjourned the session for an indefinite period.