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KARACHI: The Balochistan governor admitted on Saturday that the state seemed to be non-existent in the province, according to a DawnNews TV report.

Talking by phone from Quetta, Zulfiqar Magsi said his “heart was bleeding” over the sectarian attack.

“There is chaos everywhere and the state dose not seem to be effective,” he said, thus indirectly admitting his own failure to ensure law and order since the imposition of governor’s rule.

However, Mr Magsi added that he was trying his best to bring peace back to the province.—Dawn Monitor

President Asif Ali Zardari. – File Photo

KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari  on Friday said that addressing Balochistan issue is the top most priority of the government and he is willing to visit the province to engage a dialogue with the Baloch leaders, DawnNews reported.

Speaking with Governor Balochistan Nawabzadah Mir Zulfiqar Magsi at his Karachi residence, President said that steps are being taken to arrange an All Party Conference (APC) to address the Balochistan situation.

He also urged Magsi to reach out all Baloch tribal leaders and encourage them for peace efforts and engagement of a dialogue.

It is important to note that Balochistan Governor is also the chief of the Magsi tribe of Balochistan.

Minister of Sindh Nadir Magsi was also present at the meeting.