Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that the provincial government, in close collaboration with the federal government, is taking serious, coordinated, and result-oriented measures to pull Balochistan out of backwardness and integrate it into the national development mainstream. 

Addressing a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday, CM Bugti said that for the first time in the province’s history, 100 percent of the funds allocated for the development budget have been utilized in a transparent and effective manner. He described this achievement as clear evidence of improved planning, financial discipline, and effective governance, said a press release issued by CM Secretariat. 

The Chief Minister expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his special cooperation and keen interest in Balochistan’s development. He noted that, on the Prime Minister’s directives, several major projects have been approved, including the dualization of Quetta–Karachi national highway, establishment of Danish Schools in Balochistan and other key development initiatives.

He said these projects would serve as milestones in the province’s social and economic progress. Highlighting Balochistan’s unique challenges, Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti pointed to the province’s vast geography, scattered population, and security concerns, which make development more complex compared to other provinces.

Despite these difficulties, he said, the government has achieved notable successes by restoring peace, promoting public welfare and ensuring continuity in development projects. The remarks were made during the Prime Minister’s meeting with members of the National and Provincial Assemblies, provincial ministers, leaders of allied parties, and opposition representatives in Quetta. 

CM Sarfraz Bugti emphasized that due to its distinct economic, social, and geographical conditions, Balochistan requires special and sustained attention from the federation. He reiterated that the provincial government is working closely with the federal government to implement integrated measures aimed at overcoming deprivation and ensuring inclusive development. 

He further added that the performance of the Balochistan government, improvements in law and order, and progress on development initiatives have been acknowledged at the highest forums. This, he said, reflects that the provincial government is moving in the right direction, with positive outcomes in terms of stability and development emerging from close coordination between federal, provincial, and security institutions. 

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)