The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) called off its sit-in on Thursday night after reaching an agreement with the government.
Following successful talks with officials from the local administration in Gwadar district, an agreement was signed by Dr. Mahrang Baloch—representing the protesters—and the Gwadar district deputy commissioner. As a result, the BYC announced the end of its sit-ins in Gwadar and across the province.
According to a statement issued by the Balochistan Home Ministry, internet services have been restored following the agreement between the BYC and the local administration. “The ministry vowed to open all roads to traffic and remove obstacles,” the deputy commissioner added. “The arrested individuals will be released after the protesters disperse peacefully.”
It is worth noting that the sit-in began when convoys of protesters were prevented from participating in the BYC’s Gwadar meeting. Protesters in Mastung, who were en route to the coastal city for the meeting, were dispersed, resulting in 14 people being injured.
Traffic moving towards Karachi, Khuzdar, Hub, Kalat, Surab, Turbat, Panjkur, and Gwadar was affected due to the closure of the National Highway. Additionally, all roads, including the Makran Coastal Highway (M8), were closed, causing significant difficulties for commuters as cargo trucks and passenger cars were stranded in various locations.
The protesters had been demanding the recovery of missing persons.
