ISLAMABAD: Acting President of Pakistan, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has expressed the confidence that the successful completion of China Pakistan Economic Corridor’s (CPEC) projects would bring development and prosperity for the Balochistan province and the whole nation. Addressing a 100-member delegation of students from seven districts of Balochistan here at Parliament House, he said Balochistan was on the path of development and prosperity.
“Development of Gawadar is imperative for the prosperity of the country”, he said, adding people from all over the country would come to Balochistan for economic activity, and “this province will be at the forefront in coming days.”
Sanjarani said optimum utilisation of natural resources and promoting education was crucial to development and prosperity of Balochistan.
He added that Balochistan was rich in natural resources, and the people of Balochistan, especially the educated youth, could reap benefit from the CPEC projects.
“Being the future of the nation, the young generation should step up and play their full role in the country’s progress and prosperity”, he remarked. Highlighting the importance of Gawadar, Sanjrani underscored that the development of the country was interlinked with Gawadar, which could be taken advantage of not only to change the destiny of Balochistan but also to bring growth and prosperity to the entire country.
“Steps are being taken to promote education in Balochistan. Soon universities will be set up in Chaghi and Gawadar areas of Balochistan province so that the people there can get higher education,” he informed the visiting students.
He said the Senate had been playing an essential role in encouraging the young generation and invited various delegations to acquaint the students with the work of Parliament House.– Agencies
