QUETTA: The federal government’s top priority, according to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday, is the growth and prosperity of the province of Balochistan.
During his daylong visit, he spoke with the Pakistan Muslim League (N) Balochistan leadership, telling them that he would not remain silent until the province’s residents were given equal access to employment and growth opportunities. PM Shehbaz stated that he was making every effort to lessen the province’s residents’ suffering. He claimed that he had been to the province twice in the previous week. He recalled how, during the disastrous floods last summer, the federal government made sure that Balochistan’s flood-affected areas received priority restoration attention. He claimed that during the floods of last year, Balochistan-based PML-N members
He said during the last year’s floods, the PML-N’s Balochistan members actively participated in the relief measures.
“The central leadership of the party including myself pay tributes to the whole provincial leadership for relieving suffering of the flood victims,” the prime minister added.
He also conveyed the best wishes from Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz, Hamza Shehbaz and the senior leadership of the party to the provincial party leadership.
Meanwhile, Governor Balochistan Abdul Wali Kakar on Monday briefed Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif about the ongoing uplift projects and the law and order situation in the province.
During a meeting held at the Governor House, the governor lauded the prime minister for taking keen interest in the development and progress of the province, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.
Earlier, the prime minister arrived here on a day-long visit.
Upon arrival, the prime minister was warmly received by Governor Balochistan and Chief Minister Abdul Qaddus Bizenjo.
