QUETTA: Caretaker Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Ali Mardan Domki has hinted at approaching the federal government to approve irrigation projects, which are being implemented in collaboration with the World Bank.

This will help initiate the work promptly and without any delays, the caretaker CM said while chairing a meeting of the Irrigation Department on Sunday.

Additional Chief Secretary Planning and Development Abdul Saboor Kakar, Principal Secretary Rashid Razzaq Khan, Irrigation Secretary Hafiz Abdul Majid and other officials attended the meeting.

CM Domki emphasised the urgent need to take action on joint restoration projects for the irrigation department in the areas affected by floods in Balochistan.

The meeting decided to form a special committee under the leadership of Mr Kakar, the additional chief secretary, for recommendations and implementation of the projects.

CM Domki directed that schemes to benefit the public, including the Bhag-Kacchi Water Supply Scheme, should be completed in the shortest possible time.

This will help transform them into effective initiatives for the benefit of the public, he added.

Published in Dawn, January 8th, 2024