Army chief in Quetta for 'Khush Hal Balochistan' initiative

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday launched the ‘Khush Hal Balochistan’ project in Quetta, which is aimed at ensuring stability through socio-economic development and security.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director-General Major General Asif Ghafoor, a high level meeting concerning the development project was held at headquarters of Southern Command Headquarter in the city.

This is the second uplift package unveiled for the province within a month as Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi had earlier announced a 10-year development scheme.

Balochistan Chief Minister Sanaullah Zehri and General Bajwa were briefed in details about socio-economic and security environment execution of the project.

Shedding light on the scheme, the Army chief said the 10-year package for Balochistan includes provision of natural gas, electricity, and water to the inhabitants.

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