Gilani orders early approval of Balochistan’s uplift projects

The Baloch Hal Monitoring Desk

QUETTA: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said the federal government attaches high priority to the socio-economic development of Balochistan and would utilize all possible resources for the uplift of the province.

Talking to a delegation of Balochistan cabinet led by Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raeesani at the PM House, the Prime Minister said the Aghaz-e-Huqooq-e-Balochistan package would go a long way in addressing the long-standing grievances of the people of Balochistan.

The Prime Minister said the feeling of brotherhood created among the people of four provinces during his meetings in Gwadar would positively impact towards national cohesion and help resolve issues of national importance.

He directed for immediate convening of a special meeting of CDWP on Balochistan to finalize the development projects in the light of Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan.

He said he would personally chair and monitor the follow up meetings with regards to the implementation of Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan. The priority area before the government is to fast track the provision of electricity, water and gas to various parts of Balochistan.

He said his government had fulfilled the promise made to the people of Balochistan to give them their due rights.