Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was briefed on Law & Order
and various development projects in a meeting held at Governor House
Quetta.
Chief Secretary Balochistan Mr Saifullah Chattha gave a detailed
briefing to the participants of the meeting stating that Balochistan was
confronted with multiple challenges including terrorism, sectarian and
target killing and kidnapping for ransom. Security of China Pakistan
Economic Corridor (CPEC), Gawadar and implementation of National Action
Plan were amongst other challenges, added the Chief Secretary.
The meeting was briefed that the unwavering political will and effective coordination between Intelligence and Law Enforcement Agencies have resulted into elimination of high profile terrorists.
Bomb Blast incidents dropped from 483 in 2013 to 27 in 2016 while
incidents of Rocket Firing dropped from 372 to mere 5 for the same
period. Incidents of 90 Highway Robberies occurred in 2013 which fell to
9 in the year 2016 while incidents of kidnapping for ransom dropped
from 49 to 8 for the same period.
PM was briefed that 3 new medical colleges commenced,
BolanMedicalCollege upgraded into MedicalUniversity, Agriculture College
Quetta into AgricultureUniversity, creation of two sub campuses of
University of Balochistan, 2 new residential colleges at Kharan and
Sibi and creation of 141 new primary schools were possible during the
present government. 105 small dams, 659 water supply schemes, 3451 KM
roads, two new 50 bed hospitals at Gawadar and Sui were built along with
creation of 21,000 jobs.
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif said that the province of Balochistan was long neglected by the centre and even the provincial governments of the province. The solution of Balochistan’s problems lies in quick execution of development projects. “It is time to do what could not be done in the past.
The federal government will ensure provision of the required
assistance and help so that issues of Balochistan are adequately
resolved. We are further increasing the allocation of funds to the
province for the Fiscal Year 2016-2017, said the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister said that Balochistan and its people will be the
biggest beneficiary from projects like Gawadar and CPEC. These two
projects alone have the future potential to change the destinies of
millions of people in the country and region, emphasised
the Prime Minister.
Muhammad Khan Achakzai, Governor Balochistan, Sardar Sanaullah Khan Zehri, CM Balochistan, Lt Gen ® Abdul Qadir Baloch, Minister for SAFRON, Ms Saira Afzal Tarar, MOS for National Health Services, Lt Gen ® Nasser Khan Janjua, National Security Advisor and members of the Provincial Cabinet were present during the meeting.
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