"People should not be provoked and their grievances resolved peacefully," he told the newsmen after talks with Pakistan Muslim League (PML) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain at his residence here.
Jatoi said Shujaat Hussain expressed his desire for solving the problems of Balochistan in a collective manner. "I promised to contribute by playing a role. I have met Baloch leaders and found their approach positive in resolving the issues," the NPP Chairman stated.
Answering a question, the veteran politician said: "On the face of it, it seems the government is inclined to solve problems in Balochistan. It is in the interest of all to resolve these. "Now, the government should not create a situation which might close the doors for talks," he said.
Jatoi said the question of giving autonomy to the provinces was being given importance by the government, adding there was no need of re-attaining subjects in the Federal Concurrent List in 1973 Constitution and those should be transferred to the provinces immediately.
The NPP Chairman, expressing concern over happenings in the Sindh in last two weeks, observed that "writ of the government is not seen. There is total failure of law and order in the province. It is duty of the government to protect life, honour and property of the citizens. I do not know where we are heading for," he added.
He condemned attack on Jang newspaper and the private TV channel, dastardly killing of a religious leader and kidnapping of seven people, including two foreigners in Jacobabad.
He said none of the culprits had been apprehended so far. He felt that judiciary and press - two important pillars of the state - should not be targeted and attacked.