ISLAMABAD, Jan 14: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that uplift of Balochistan is a major priority of his government. Mr Aziz was talking to Balochistan Governor Owais Ahmad Ghani, who called on him at Prime Minister’s House on Saturday. The prime minister said that all ongoing projects should be completed within the specified time.

He told the governor to make sure that the benefits of development reach the common man. The prime minister assured Mr Ghani that the federal government would provide more resources to the province soon.

Mr Aziz said: “We want development in Balochistan in a peaceful and secure atmosphere. Some elements are trying to create unrest in the province, but Pakistan’s security is dear to us.”

He said the country would be protected at all costs.

The governor briefed the prime minister about the law and order situation in the province and work progress on mega development projects.

The governor praised the prime minister for allocating Rs2.5 billion for the development of the province.