Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar called on Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan at Balochistan House. Federal Minister for Defense Production Ms. Zubeida Jalal, Senator Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar and Member National Assembly Nawabzada Khalid Khan Magsi were also present on the occasion. Apart from implementation of federal projects for Balochistan and their progress, other development issues of the province including special development package for South Balochistan and adjoining districts were discussed in detail. The Chief Minister appreciates the interest and practical steps of prime minster and federal minister for the development of proving,he said that the positive attitude and practical steps of the federal government for the development of Balochistan are a source of strength for us. He said that the development package for South Balochistan and Pak-Iran and Pak-Afghan border development projects. And the establishment of border markets will usher in a new era of development which will benefit Balochistan as well as the entire country. The Federal Minister said that the Federal Government is well aware of the importance of Balochistan for the economic development of the country. While we are also aware of the backwardness of Balochistan, this is why the Prime Minister is giving special importance to the development of Balochistan and ensuring steps to eliminate the backwardness of the province and the special package for the development of South Balochistan is an important step in this direction through which Development of backward areas of Makran, Kalat and Rakhshan divisions will be possible.
