PM terms welfare of Balochistan’s people as govt’s key priority

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that the welfare of the people of Balochistan is their  first priority.

Chairing an important meeting on the affairs of Balochistan province, in Islamabad, he said the federal government will work together with the provincial government for the development and prosperity of Balochistan.

Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister reiterated the speedy completion of the process of shifting agricultural tube wells to solar energy in Balochistan.

He said the federal government will provide all possible assistance regarding the transition of agricultural tube wells to solar energy.

The Prime Minister directed to minimize the electricity load shedding in Balochistan until the transition of agricultural tube wells to solar energy so that agricultural production from crops is not affected. He also directed to expedite work on important projects of Prime Minister's South Balochistan Package.

The Prime Minister further said that equal opportunities for education and employment are being provided to the youth of the province so that the people of Balochistan continue to play an important role in the development of the country.

He expressed hope that the new provincial cabinet led by the Balochistan Chief Minister will play its role in solving the problems of the province and putting it on the path of development.