Balochistan progress federal government's top priority: PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared that Balochistan’s progress is the federal government’s top priority, saying the Centre will provide all possible support for the development of the province.

- Tariq Butt

Talking to Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti who called on him in Lahore on Wednesday, Shahbaz reiterated that the development of Balochistan is one of the government’s top priorities and all necessary measures will be taken in this regard.

During the meeting, both leaders held detailed discussions on economic, social, and law-and-order situation in Balochistan, as well as ongoing development projects being run by the federal government for the province.

Bugti briefed the prime minister about the progress of current development projects in the province. Bugti also extended Eid Al Fitr greetings to Shahbaz.

Meanwhile, talking to Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Balochistan Amir Senator Maulana Abdul Wasey in Quetta, Chief Minister Bugti said: “We welcome positive suggestions from political leaders for maintaining peace and durable development of the province.

Provincial ministers and other leaders were also present in the meeting. The chief minister also extended Eid Al Fitr greetings and best wishes to Maulana Abdul Wasey. They discussed overall situation at the province and other important issues during the meeting.