QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo on Friday lauded Khidmat-i-Khalq Foundation (KKF) for its welfare efforts in the province, pledging the government’s support to organisations working towards elimination of poverty in the province.

He was speaking at a ceremony organised by the welfare organisation at Quetta press club on Friday.

On the occasion, the chief minister distributed ration and clothes among the poor staff of electronic and print media.

“The KKF has always helped the lower class of the country living below the poverty line and we appreciate the organisation’s efforts,” said Mr Bizenjo. He extended the government’s support to welfare groups working towards eliminating poverty in the region.

Published in Dawn, May 26th, 2018

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