Zardari reiterates commitment to Balochistan's uplift

President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday reiterated commitment of the government to the uplift of Balochistan and said the mega development projects would help address grievances of the Baloch people.
Talking to Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Muhammad Aslam Khan Raisani and newly elected senators from Balochistan who called on the President here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, he said measures under Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan would bring Balochistan at par with other provinces in terms of socio-economic development.
The President congratulated the newly elected senators from Balochistan and expressed the hope that they would work with full devotion for strengthening democracy and democratic institutions in the country by actively participating in the legislative business of the upper House of the Parliament.
He expressed confidence that the newly elected senators would play their active role for the welfare and development of their respective areas and also to safeguard the rights of the people of Balochistan. The newly elected senator included Ali Madad Jattak, Nawabzada Saifullah Magsi, Sardar Fateh Muhammad Hasni, Rozi Khan Kakar, Muhammad Yousaf Baloch and Sabir Baloch. Madam Faryal Talpur was also present during the meeting.
Matters relating to developmental projects, law and order and political situation in the province and the implementation status of Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan package also came under discussion during the meeting. The newly elected senators appreciated the leadership of the party and the government for strengthening democracy in the country and for the various steps being taken for redressal of grievances and removing the sense of deprivation of the people of Balochistan.
The senators assured that they would dedicate their efforts to espouse the cause of democracy in the country besides safeguarding the rights of the people of Balochistan. The Chief Minister also briefed the President on the status of Law and order situation and development projects in the province. The President also assured full support of the federal government to the provincial government in maintenance of law and order.