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India-Pakistan
Mazari asks Musharraf to hold talks with Bugti, Marri and Mengal
2006-01-06
Sardar Sherbaz Mazari has called upon President Gen Pervez Musharraf to invite rebellious tribal chiefs to talks to find a solution to the Balochistan problem. Mr Mazari, who along with his son Sher Ali Mazari played a major role in effecting a rapprochement between the government and Nawab Akbar Bugti following clashes in March last year, was talking to Daily Times at his DHA residence on Thursday. He said the Balochistan situation today had “some semblance” to the situation in 1971 that led to the break up of the country, and urged Gen Musharraf to reach out to the “rebellious ones”.

“I think the best way [for Musharraf] is to be more flexible and understanding and try to sort it out in a responsible manner. Gen Musharraf, who claims himself to be the president, must sort it out with understanding and sympathy,” said Mr Mazari, who is related to both Nawab Akbar Bugti and Nawab Khair Bux Marri, whom the government accuses of sponsoring acts of sabotage in Balochistan. Asked if he thought the Mengal, Marri and Bugti tribal chiefs would accept an invitation to talks, he said: “There are two or three sardars who really matter. They are Bugti, Marri and Mengal. Believe you me our culture is such that if someone treats them with respect and dignity and makes an offer, I am sure they can’t say no,” Mr Mazari said.
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