ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri on Sunday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government is committed to the welfare of people of Balochistan and development, progress and prosperity of the province.
Talking to the state-run channel, he said the prime minister is concerned about development, planning and security situation of the province.
He said the prime minister, during his visit, was briefed about border security situation and other matters including development, planning and China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.
He said CPEC is the future of the country.
Qasim Suri said after the passage of the 18th amendment, the provincial fund is not being utilised properly for the welfare of people of the province which was very unfortunate.
He said Balochistan is full of resources like minerals, gold, copper, and many others, adding most of the resources would be utilised for the betterment of the province and its people’s welfare.
He said that the majority of the jobs would be given to Baloch people in Gwadar projects.