Dy speaker concerned over 'security threat' to PA.

QUETTA -- Security institutions have recently warned about threats to the Balochistan Assembly and directed to restrict entry of commoners into the premises except for members, said Deputy Speaker Sardar Babar Khan Musakhail.

While speaking at the launch of the 'Charter of Peace' held by the Pak Institution for Peace Studies on Thursday, the deputy speaker expressed serious concern over the threat. 'Now the threat has reached to the legislative assembly and I think no one is safe if lawmakers are not safe,' Mr Musakhail said, adding that it was a serious matter.

Lawmakers, members of political parties, academics, journalists, students, and representatives of civil society attended the launching ceremony. The 'Charter of Peace' is a consensus document that lays down key recommendations for countering violent extremism and building sustainable solutions towards attaining peace in Pakistan. It basically focuses on softer and political approaches for countering terrorism and violent extremism.'

The charter also conforms to United Nations resolutions, urging the role of civil society in building peace and countering violent extremism. 'We, the people of Pakistan, believe in...