Islamabad, Feb. 25: The Pakistan People Party (PPP) has promised maximum autonomy to the provinces within the framework of the 1973 Constitution.

In a meeting of its elected provincial assembly candidates at the Zardari House on Sunday, the party unanimously passed a resolution apologising, “on behalf of the people of Pakistan”, for “the atrocities and injustices committed against” the people of Pakistan, the Daily Times reported.

It demanded an end to the military operation in Balochistan, the release of all political prisoners including Akhtar Mengal, and that the Levies, and not the police, be deployed in the province. (ANI)