Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti has formally assumed responsibilities as the eighth chief of the Bugti tribes, following a long-standing tradition of tribal leadership dating back to the early 1800s.
The turban-tying (Dastar Bandi) ceremony was held in the Bekar area of Dera Bugti district and attended by tribal chiefs, elders, and prominent figures, including members of the Nawab Bugti family.
Mir Sarfraz Bugti’s appointment follows the hierarchy established by Nawab Aali Bugti, who heads all six Bugti clans. The ceremony marked his official elevation, with the turban symbolizing both honor and a sacred responsibility toward the Bugti community.
Addressing the gathering, he urged armed Baloch groups to abandon violence and return to the national mainstream, emphasizing that no political or national objectives could be achieved through conflict.
He appealed particularly to Baloch youth in the mountains to reconsider their path and engage in dialogue with the state, warning that the government will uphold its writ if necessary.
The newly appointed chief committed to dedicated service, highlighting education as a key priority. He has already facilitated admissions of Bugti children to prestigious institutions such as Lawrence College and Sadiq Public School, Bahawalpur.
Mir Sarfraz Bugti pledged to resolve issues affecting Bugti and neighboring tribes through dialogue, reconciliation, and constructive solutions. He condemned violence against civilians, stating that attacks on unarmed people, laborers, professionals, and harassment of women contradict Baloch traditions.
The ceremony concluded with Nawabzada Zamran Saleem Akbar Bugti and other tribal chiefs placing the turban on Mir Sarfraz Bugti’s head, formally honoring him as the new chief. He vowed to serve his people with honesty, dedication, and justice, underlining the importance of unity, courage, and adherence to tradition.
