{
  "id": 6934957,
  "title": "CM Bugti says 'no dialogue' with those taking up arms against state",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/cm-bugti-says-no-dialogue-with-those-taking-up-arms-against-state",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T14:13:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2029392/cm-bugti-says-no-dialogue-with-those-taking-up-arms-against-state"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Balochistan's Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti stated on Saturday that no dialogue would be held with anyone who took up arms against the state. Bugti made these remarks during a video conference with media representatives, senior journalists, and other officials at the Chief Minister's Secretariat. He emphasized that the fight against terrorism would persist in Balochistan until every last terrorist was eliminated, and it was impossible to manage the entire province from Quetta. Bugti affirmed that both civil and military leadership were in unison against terrorism, with no ambiguity or confusion. He noted that security forces were doing their duty in challenging conditions in Balochistan and that state institutions were working in perfect coordination to counter terrorism. Prior to the conversation with the media, Bugti received multiple briefings on the provincial government's plans for social and economic growth, governance, resource allocation, and ensuring projects benefited the populace. He also received information on the minerals and mining sector, the current law and order scenario, the Provincial Action Plan, police reforms, and the integration of the Levies Force into the police. Bugti commented on the establishment of new administrative divisions during his discussion with the journalists, suggesting that new provinces should be formed based on administrative rather than linguistic factors. On Thursday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry announced that Parliament would debate the issue of new provinces the following month. Bugti claimed not to be aware of any \"two-and-a-half-year government agreement\" for Balochistan, stating that his cabinet would continue to serve the people as long as they remained in office. He acknowledged that while he could not guarantee the complete eradication of corruption, it had decreased compared to previous years. Bugti also mentioned that development projects in Balochistan had been completed more quickly than before, and the provincial government was dedicated to making the development process efficient, results-driven, and aligned with public needs. Regarding the repatriation of foreign nationals, Bugti stated that 1.1 million Afghan refugees and other foreigners had been returned to their home country from Balochistan. On the subject of missing persons, he explained that the issue was sometimes discussed in national media and other forums without proper context, which did not accurately represent the true situation. Bugti insisted that terrorism was not solely a provincial concern but a national issue requiring collective national efforts to eliminate it.",
  "summary": "Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said on Saturday there would be “no dialogue in any case” with those who took up arms against the state. He made the remarks while speaking via video link to the country’s media anchors, senior journalists and other representatives at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat on Saturday, according to a statement issued by his office. CM Bugti said the war against…",
  "key_points": [
    "Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti stated no dialogue with armed opponents of the state.",
    "He emphasized persistent fight against terrorism until every terrorist eliminated.",
    "Bugti affirmed civil and military leadership in unison against terrorism."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "CM Bugti says 'no dialogue' with those taking up arms against state",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/cm-bugti-says-no-dialogue-with-those-taking-up-arms-against-state-6940112",
        "published": "2026-09-12T14:13:28.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}