Quetta, Sept 6(ANI): Former Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Balochistan President Senator Lashkari Raisani has said that a prominent militant leader had approached him, agreeing to end militant activities and join mainstream politics within the framework of 'one Pakistan'.
Talking to media persons, Raisani said that the militant leader had contacted him from a foreign country and expressed his readiness to join 'peaceful political struggle within the framework of law and the constitution' by ending his campaign for greater Balochistan.
When asked to name the person who approached him, he replied, "The leader is in self-exile and is leading a militant group in Balochistan."
"He did not impose any conditions or place any demand, but expressed his willingness to join the peaceful political struggle within the framework of law and the constitution, and now it is up to the rulers that how they treat this development," the Daily Times quoted Raisani, as saying.
He said that the Baloch leader now wanted to join mainstream politics and launch a peaceful struggle for the rights of the people of Balochistan. "I will soon hold talks with Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and appraise him about the offer," he said.
Raisani also categorically stated that those who contacted him were not involved in target killings or killing of innocent and unarmed people in Balochistan. (ANI)
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