ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that for the development of Pakistan development of Balochistan is imperative.
The development and welfare of Balochistan were among the government’s priorities, the prime minister said during a meeting with Balochistan Governor Malik Abdul Wali Kakar. They talked about the province’s development issues and the nation’s political climate during the meeting. In the meantime, the prime minister stated that the Thar Coal Project would not only help the nation meet its energy needs, but would also open up new opportunities for development in the region, during a meeting with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah here. He said that in order to promote the welfare of the public, the center and federating units would have to work together.
In the meeting, they discussed the matters pertaining to Sindh province. Federal ministers Ahsan Iqbal and Sardar Ayaz Sadiq also attended the meeting.
Moreover, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in Turkiye due to heavy rains and flood. Expressing solidarity with the government and people of Turkiye, he said Pakistan stands with the brotherly country in every difficult hour. Shehbaz Sharif said the government would help Turkiye in all possible ways. He conveyed sympathy and condolence to the families of those who died in the flood.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that the federal government would ensure early completion of its development projects in Sindh province.
Meanwhile Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday instructed the Foreign Ministry to remain fully engaged with the US Government and Pakistan’s Mission in Washington, for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s well-being and for her early release. The matter was discussed as Dr Aafia’s sister Dr Fowzia Siddiqui called on the prime minister here. Dr. Fauzia thanked the prime minister for receiving her.
She appreciated the measures the government was undertaking for Dr. Aafia’s well-being and requested the Government of Pakistan to redouble its efforts for the early release of Dr. Aafia. The prime minister assured Dr. Fowzia Siddiqui of the Government of Pakistan’s full support.
It was recalled that former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif also had made robust efforts for the release of Dr. Aafia. The prime minister lauded Dr. Fowzia’s untiring efforts for several years, in the pursuit of justice for her sister and prayed for the well-being and good health of Dr. Aafia.
