Babur Yousafzai’s Book ‘Chiragh-e-Rah’ Highlights Hope, National Unity and Guidance for Balochistan’s Youth
Independent report
QUETTA, November 14: The book ‘Chiragh-e-Rah’, authored by Babur Yousafzai, was launched at a ceremony attended by prominent political figures, former government officials, academics, tribal elders and people from various walks of life.
Speaking at the launch, Babur Yousafzai said his teachers and mentors were present on the stage and acknowledged their guidance and support throughout his career.
He said former caretaker prime minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar had taught him valuable lessons in journalism and patriotism and encouraged him to stand firm on his principles. He also described Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti as his role models.
Yousafzai said he had attempted through his book to guide Balochistan’s younger generation towards hope, constructive thinking and success. He stressed that young people should avoid narratives promoting despair and instead contribute to Pakistan’s development and prosperity.
He said the book also draws upon Hadith and traditional teachings to provide guidance to young people.
Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry, addressing the ceremony, praised Babur Yousafzai for presenting Pakistan’s position with courage. He said the book should be introduced in schools across Balochistan so that young people could benefit from its contents.
He also appreciated the discussion on the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence in the book.
Commenting on Balochistan, Chaudhry said understanding the province required serious attention to its historical and political context. He observed that political leadership had a central role in addressing insurgencies and stressed that challenges could not be resolved through military measures alone without developing an effective political narrative and dialogue.
Retired Major General Zahid Mahmood said understanding Balochistan remained one of Pakistan’s major challenges, adding that the province’s problems, aspirations and sense of belonging needed to be better understood.
He described the 95-page book as a source of guidance for young people and appreciated the author’s effort to present important ideas in a concise manner.
He said Balochistan’s youth needed direction, encouragement and opportunities to pursue meaningful goals. He emphasized that dialogue and engagement were essential for resolving the province’s challenges.
Mahmood said the solution to Balochistan’s issues would ultimately emerge from its own people through mutual understanding and constructive dialogue. He added that the state of Pakistan wanted to engage with every Pakistani and every Baloch citizen.
Provincial Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove, Provincial Minister for Revenue Mir Asim Kurd Gello, MNA Phulein Baloch, MPA Mir Rehmat Saleh Baloch and political and tribal leader Mir Sajid Dashti were among those attending the ceremony.
