Dr Abdul Hayee Baloch, former Member National Assembly (MNA) and Senator, visited Aurat Foundation Quetta office on 13 August, 2015. He discussed  in details  the ‘new emerging political dimensions of Balochistan in the perspective of Gwadar Mega Project and Pak-China economic corridor’.

During the discussion he highlighted lacunae in electoral and local government systems of Pakistan. He said that, members of provincial assembly do not want to transfer the powers to grass root level and keep the budget intact which causes failure to local government system.

Showing his concerns on Gwadar Mega Project and Pak-China economic corridor he said that, those will benefit China only and do not provide any development to Balochistan and Pakistan.

Current political situation in Balochistan, Pakistan’s foreign policy with neighbor countries and provincial autonomy was discussed during meeting. Dr Abdul Hayee said that, there is a major security risk in Balochistan right now and democracy is the only way to overcome the issues currently prevailing in province. He said that, his struggle will continue for the rights of Balochistan. He stressed that, every individual should play his/her part for the prosperity of Balochistan and Pakistan.

He praised the efforts of Aurat Foundation for playing key role in the development of society and thanked staff for sparing their time for meeting. At the end, Mr  Haroon Dawood,  Resident Director AF, Quetta, handed over publications and reading material to Dr. Hayee.