Balochistan’s mineral wealth can change Pakistan’s fate: PM Imran

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday asserted that Balochistan’s mineral wealth can transform Pakistan into a prosperous country.

Talking to the participants of third National Security Workshop Balochistan, PM Imran said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor would open new vista of development and progress in Balochistan.

He underscored the need for skill development in Balochistan and said that the government was seeking help from China to overcome the issue.

The prime minister said that the government was also working on different plans to address the potable water issue in the province. He said that Balochistan had been neglected both by federal and the provincial governments.

PM Imran said that reason behind shrieks from Sindh Assembly was to escape from accountability. He said that Pakistan is facing difficulties as we had set aside the vision of creation of Pakistan.

The prime minister said that PTI-led government presented the idea of ‘Naya Pakistan’ and added that the Madina state means the golden principals through which the Muslim ruled the world. Upholding rule of law and indiscriminate accountability vital for social development, PM Imran added.

The participants of the National Security Workshop Balochistan discussed different issues with the prime minister during the meeting.