BNP-M decides to convene multi-party meet at sit-in site

The Balochistan National Party (BNP-Mengal) has decided to convene a multi-party conference (MPC) on Monday amid a deadlock in negotiations with the government, which refused to allow the party's long march — launched from Wadhto demand the release of Dr Mahrang Baloch, chief organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, and other women activists — to enter Quetta.

- Tairq Butt

The protest has now entered its third week. BNP-M President Sardar Akhtar Mengal has announced that the MPC would take place at the sit-in site, and invitations had been sent to leaders of various political parties.

He said the MPC would discuss the demands of the long marchers and address other serious issues faced by Balochistan, adding that the conference would also determine a future course of action in light of the government's lack of seriousness regarding the province's concerns.