Comprehensive strategy in place to resolve Balochistan issues: PM

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday said the government had evolved a comprehensive strategy to address the problems of Balochistan and would extend every possible support to the provincial government for accelerated development. Talking to Governor Balochistan Nawab Zulfiqar Ali Magsi at the PM House, the Prime Minister said substantial funds had been provided to the provincial government through NFC Award for development of the province. The Prime Minister said that he would visit Balochistan in the near future to review the progress of development schemes launched in collaboration with the federal government and review the implementation status of Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan. The Prime Minister said he had already extended invitation for dialogue to all the nationalist leaders of Balochistan for political reconciliation and restoration of peace and harmony. He observed that political dialogue was the only way forward to sort out political differences and sustainability of the democratic process in the country. While reiterating the governments commitment to bring the under-developed areas at par with other developed ones, he said the policy of reconciliation is a central plank in the governments strategy because no economic development is possible without political stability. Governor Nawab Zulfiqar Ali Magsi apprised the Prime Minister of current security situation of the province and measures for further improvement. He said the Prime Ministers visit would be helpful for improvement of the overall political and security situation of the province.

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