CPEC western route will bring in new era of development in Balochistan: PM

While addressing the ground-breaking ceremony of various projects in Quetta today, PM said that Balochistan was neglected in the past and now the government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) is focusing to bring this province at par with other developed parts of the country.

Imran Khan also directed the National Highway Authority (NHA) to ensure top quality of roads being constructed in Balochistan.

“It took 15 years for previous governments to construct 11,000 kilometers long roads, whereas infrastructure projects with a total length of 3,300 kilometers were construed in just two and half years of the PTI government,” he said.

Earlier, speaking on the occasion, Minister for Communication Murad Saeed said road projects in Balochistan will promote connectivity and bring prosperity in the province.

“These projects will also provide access to markets for farmers and traders. The government will lay foundation stone of 796 long Chaman-Quetta-Karachi highway till December this year,” he said.

Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan said practical steps have been taken by the incumbent to improve living standard of the people besides providing them employment opportunities.