Centre to ensure funds for Balochistan development: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has reiterated that the federal government will ensure provision of all possible resources for development of backward areas of Balochistan.

Talking to Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, who called on him on Tuesday, the prime minister said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects in Balochistan will be completed within the stipulated time.

The chief minister briefed the prime minister about development projects in Balochistan and also exchanged views on the overall political situation in the province.

Separately, a delegation of the leaders of government’s allied parties called on the prime minister on Tuesday and expressed their full confidence in his leadership and policies. During the meeting, matters relating to the overall political and economic situation in the country were discussed.

Member of National Assembly (MNA) Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Minister for Law Farogh Nasim, and Minister for Information Technology Amin-ul-Haq represented the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM). The Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) was represented by MNA Ghaus Bakhsh Mehr and Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Dr Fehmida Mirza. Minister for Water Resources Moonis Elahi represented Pakistan Muslim League – Quaid-e-Azam (PML-Q).

Similarly, Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) was represented by Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo and Senator Manzoor Ahmad Khan Kakar. Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad represented Awami Muslim League Pakistan (AMLP). Special Assistant to PM Shahzain Bugti represented Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP).

The government side was represented by Minister for Defence Pervaiz Khattak, Minister for Planning Asad Umar, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry and Special Assistant to PM Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar.

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