PM Gilani says traders to be included in delegations for dialogue with Iran, Afghanistan
QUETTA, July 12 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Tuesday that representatives of Balochistan Chamber of Commerce would be included in delegations during bilateral dialogue with Iran and Afghanistan for the purpose of enhancing trade activities.He said this while talking to the members of trade and commerce delegation who called on him here at the Governor House.He said the federal government is making efforts for increasing the volume of trade  in the country particularly in Balochistan province to help create employment opportunities.
He  said that  rise in economic activities would  enhance the energy of youth and  thereby help reduce crime and terrorism.
He said  that one reason for his visit to Balochistan was to listen to the representatives of the people about the  work and performance of the federal government’s institutions,” the Prime Minister said.
He said that he had directed the federal ministers to visit Balochistan once a month to help resolve  the problems when  faced by their ministries  in Balochistan.
He said that important  projects in the province are being completed in minimum time with the  amount jointly funded by the federal and provincial governments and added that the federal government’s projects which are close to completion would be given special priority.
He said  the issue of Balochistan including its development would be taken up in the federal cabinet’s meeting to be held tomorrow (Wednesday).
The prime minister said   he had directed Chairman FBR, Export Promotion Bureau, Secretary Commerce, Chairman NHA and other officials to  frequently visit Balochistan and meet the relevant people  in order to help resolve the  problems of the business community.
He said that the projects of  power transmission lines including those of Zhob-Dera Ismail Khan and Dadu-Khuzdar would be completed shortly.
The prime minister said he and the chief minister of Balochistan  would jointly inaugurate these projects.
He said that law and order is a provincial subject but but the federal government would extend full support whenever the province of  Balochistan   felt any need for it.
He said that he had directed Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik to visit Balochistan and coordinate security measures.
Gilani said the  National Highway Authority (NHA) has been directed to quickly complete its projects in Balochistan. 
Gilani said  that  great potential  existed for export of fisheries and fruits from Balochistan  and steps were being taken to raise their quality to the international standard.