Mir Salam Jogezai:
QUETTA: In a significant development, the Caretaker Prime Minister, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir attended the Provincial Apex Committee meeting in Quetta, focusing on the revised National Action Plan, law enforcement operations, and economic development in Balochistan.
The meeting, which included the presence of Chief Minister Balochistan, Ali Mardan Khan Domki, addressed critical issues and initiatives crucial for the progress and prosperity of the province.
Caretaker #PrimeMinister @anwaar_kakar chairs the #ApexCommittee meeting in #Quetta. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir also attended the meeting pic.twitter.com/Yv1xRc81bh
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Meeting briefed about revised NAP
During the Apex Committee meeting, the forum was briefed about the revised National Action Plan, Law enforcement operations, anti-smuggling and anti-narcotics operations in Balochistan, security of foreign nationals employed on CPEC/non-CPEC/ private projects, repatriation of illegal foreigners, foreign currency regularization measures, and progress on SIFC initiatives in Balochistan.
PM expresses confidence in the progress of GoB
The Prime Minister expressed confidence in the progress made by the Balochistan government and assured the full support of the federal government.
During the session, the Prime Minister emphasized that “Socio-economic development of Balochistan is imperative for ensuring peace and development of the province.” COAS highlighted that the Army will provide full support in concert with LEAs and other government departments for enforcement actions against a spectrum of illegal activities with full force to deny the pilferage of resources and economic losses that the country suffers due to these activities.
SFIC initiatives should trickle-down effect in each province
Prime Minister said “Initiatives taken by SIFC at the federal level should have a trickle-down effect in each province for the people of the area. Balochistan is rich in mines and minerals and development in this sector will generate economic activity and job opportunities for the people of the area. Moreover, investments in agriculture and IT should also be focused apart from human resource development”.
PM underscores the need for coordination
The Prime Minister underscored the need for synergy among all relevant departments for gainful effects of the initiatives. The participants affirmed that state institutions, government departments and people are united for the progress and prosperity of the province.
Earlier, upon arrival, the Prime Minister and COAS were received by Chief Minister Balochistan and the commander of Balochistan Corps, Lieutenant General Asif Ghafoor.
