CPEC – Western route to develop deprived regions of Balochistan, Imran Khan

QUETTA (Friday, March 29, 2019) – Imran Khan Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan while addressing a ceremony after ground breaking of “Balochistan Health Complex” and “Quetta-Zhob Dual Carriageway” here today, stated that the development of Western route of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will develop the deprived regions of Balochistan and improve their connectivity with the rest of the country.

The PM also announced that government is planning to lay down Quetta-Taftan rail track to connect with Iran.

About the Health complex, the Prime Minister said the federal government with the cooperation of provincial government and Pakistan Army will also establish a cancer hospital in Quetta. He appreciated the Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa for using his connections with the UAE government for establishing the health complex.

The PM regretted that in past Balochistan was neglected but vowed that his government will uplift all parts of Pakistan on equal basis.

For the provincial capital Quetta the PM advised the provincial government to prepare a master plan with the aim to provide basic amenities of life to them.