Gilani appreciates 65 pc implementation of Balochistan Package
QUETTA, July 13 (APP): Appreciating 65 per cent implementation of the Aghaz-i-Haqooq-i- Balochistan, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday said the issues of the provnce were of national importance. He was chairing a Federal Cabinet meeting here at Chief Minister Secretariat. Balochistan Governor Balochistan Nawab Zulfiqar Ali Magsi, Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani and provincial legislators also attended the meeting.Gilani hoped that the remaining part of the package would be implemented at the earliest.“The whole parliament had supported the Balochistan Package which shows that the entire nation desires the progress and development of the people of province,” he said.
He warned the people working against the integrity of Pakistan and interests of Balochistan, to refrain from creating law and order situation in the province and hold dialogue with the provincial government to find out an amicable solution of the issues.
He announced lifting of ban on recruitments against vacancies in federal government departments on Balochistan quota.
The Prime Minister said the presence of Federal Cabinet in Quetta showed the commitment of incumbent government for improving the socio-economic conditions in the province.
He commended the efforts of Balochistan Chief Minister for bridging the gap between the Centre and the province. “The Federal Government stands behind the Chief Minister and the Balochistan government for their endeavours to bring peace and stability in the province,” he added.
Earlier, the Secretary Establishment Division briefed the Cabinet on the salient features of the Balochistan package and the status of its implementation.