ISLAMABAD: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has said that the people of Balochistan are increasingly supporting the government’s efforts to promote meritocracy and eliminate corruption.
In this regard, in an interview with senior journalist Sohail Warraich, Bugti stated that public confidence in state institutions has improved due to visible actions taken against corruption, even when such actions involve difficult and sensitive decisions.
He focused on that the government is committed to applying the law equally, without favoritism or political influence.
Furthermore, Bugti cited the example of an anti-corruption officer who took action against his own brother after he was found to be involved in activities driven by ill intentions.
This incident sent a strong message to the public that accountability applies to everyone, regardless of personal or family ties. He said such examples have encouraged citizens and strengthened their belief in institutional reforms.
In such a case, Bugti noted that Balochistan has witnessed a significant improvement in law and order as compared to the past. He recalled a time when roads were frequently blocked in the name of strikes and protests, disrupting daily life and economic activity.
“Today, the situation is much clearer,” he said, adding that routine life has largely returned to normal and public movement has become easier across many parts of the province.
Moreover, the chief minister also identified corruption as a greater challenge for Pakistan today than terrorism. He acknowledged that terrorism had posed a serious threat in the past but said that coordinated efforts by civil and military institutions have led to substantial success in addressing security concerns.
He credited the civil-military bureaucracy for working together effectively to manage and control terrorist activities. Bugti stressed that while security gains are important, the fight against corruption must now be treated as a top national priority.
He argued that corruption undermines institutions, weakens governance, and slows development, particularly in underdeveloped regions like Balochistan.
