KHUZDAR: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo has expressed the hope that peace will soon return to Awaran.

Speaking at a public gathering in Awaran, he said the pace of work on development projects in the district would be accelerated.

The chief minister said steps were being taken to improve security in troubled areas. It was his first visit to the constituency after being elected as the chief minister of the province.

“I have no words to express my feelings while standing among my people, my family and friends,” Mr Bizenjo said, adding that people of his constituency had always given him the mandate to represent them in the provincial legislature.

He inaugurated work on the Cadet College, Awaran — situated in the Jhao area of the district — and expressed the hope that it would prove to be a valuable gift for the people of the region.

Mr Bizenjo said the people of Awaran had rendered great sacrifices for the country. “Our children are being driven away from education as our teachers, professors and doctors are being killed. I want you all to educate your children because only an educated Awaran can lead us towards a better future.”

He announced various development schemes for Awaran, foremost among them being a solar park in Jhao. He said despite having limited time his government had a vision for the development of Balochistan. His team was busy in resolving the issues and problems of masses without any pause.

Talking about the law and order situation in Awaran, the chief minister said that not long ago there was a surge in terrorist activities in Awaran and many security personnel and civilians had lost their lives. However, the situation had changed and people were now living in a peaceful environment.

Published in Dawn, March 7th, 2018