True potential of Balochistan to be realized through comprehensive national efforts: PM

True potential of Balochistan to be realized through comprehensive national efforts: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan says true potentials of Balochistan will be realized through comprehensive national effort, cooperation between federal and provincial governments and assistance of Army.   

He said this during a visit to headquarters of Southern Command in Quetta on Saturday.   

The prime minister said only a cohesive national effort will take provinces and the country to the cherished destination of peace, progress and prosperity.

Imran Khan acknowledged and appreciated contributions of security forces towards improving peace, stability and socio-economic development of the province.

Earlier, the Prime Minister along with Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal and federal ministers arrived at Quetta airbase where he was received by Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

A detailed briefing was given to the Prime Minister on security situation of the province, challenges and responses. Prime Minister was also briefed about socio-economic development based Khushal Balochistan program, security of China Pakistan Economic Corridor projects and progress on fencing on Afghan border.

The Army Chief said having achieved stability in troubled areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, lately our focus has been on Balochistan which is economic future of Pakistan.