IT was really a fascinating scene to watch on Tuesday when thousands of
young Balochs participated in a thrilling passing out parade at the EME
Centre at Quetta marking their regular formal induction into Pakistan
Army after their normal training. The spirited and motivated youths from
the province pledged allegiance to the country and saluted national
flag, which was a reassuring development in the backdrop of intensive
propaganda campaign launched by some quarters.
The induction of five thousand young boys from the province into Pakistan Army is one of the numerous initiatives by the army leadership to bring about a positive change in Balochistan where youth are being misled by some elements. In August 2011, Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani inaugurated a mineral development project in Musakhel area of Balochistan on the demand of local people to exploit coal and marble deposits for development of the area. On that occasion he had reassured people of Balochistan that the army had no eyes on resources of the provinces and only wanted to exploit them for development of the province and welfare of its people. Similarly, the army has opened several cadet colleges and other formal educational institutions in different areas, which would surely go a long way in bringing about a silent revolution in the province. We believe that this is the way forward and not reliance on use of force or operations to resolve political issues. Surgical operations can be short-lived while initiation of developmental activities, establishment of educational and health facilities and creation of infrastructure would help change complexion of different areas on long-term basis. It is important to provide job opportunities to young people so that their energies are utilized for healthy activities. While the army is doing its job, it is also imperative that the government and politicians too realize their responsibility and contribute towards mainstreaming of Balochs by addressing their sense of deprivation through a combination of measures including promotion of the culture of tolerance and accommodation. Initiatives like Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan and devolution of powers to the provinces are laudable but their impact must be felt at the grassroots.
The induction of five thousand young boys from the province into Pakistan Army is one of the numerous initiatives by the army leadership to bring about a positive change in Balochistan where youth are being misled by some elements. In August 2011, Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani inaugurated a mineral development project in Musakhel area of Balochistan on the demand of local people to exploit coal and marble deposits for development of the area. On that occasion he had reassured people of Balochistan that the army had no eyes on resources of the provinces and only wanted to exploit them for development of the province and welfare of its people. Similarly, the army has opened several cadet colleges and other formal educational institutions in different areas, which would surely go a long way in bringing about a silent revolution in the province. We believe that this is the way forward and not reliance on use of force or operations to resolve political issues. Surgical operations can be short-lived while initiation of developmental activities, establishment of educational and health facilities and creation of infrastructure would help change complexion of different areas on long-term basis. It is important to provide job opportunities to young people so that their energies are utilized for healthy activities. While the army is doing its job, it is also imperative that the government and politicians too realize their responsibility and contribute towards mainstreaming of Balochs by addressing their sense of deprivation through a combination of measures including promotion of the culture of tolerance and accommodation. Initiatives like Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan and devolution of powers to the provinces are laudable but their impact must be felt at the grassroots.
2 comments:
sir so what benefit we got if u raised the eligibilty criteria for balochistan in other words pak army dont wana balochistan people in pak army
Army is decreasing eligibility criteria for Balochistani guys. It means Baloch youth with less marks can apply for army. Infact, army is taking serious steps to get Baloch guys inducted in army. Our COAS is also a Balochi. What other could you say? Please check all the inductions.
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