GWADAR: The Balochistan government is undertaking development initiatives in Turbat, including upgrading the teaching hospital’s ICU and university facilities, as part of a broader plan for the province’s comprehensive development, Adviser to the Chief Minister on Sports and Youth Affairs Meena Majeed Baloch said on Sunday.

During a media briefing on specific initiatives, the minister highlighted healthcare and education infrastructure projects, clean drinking water, solar systems for women, and M-8 to Meri Kalat road development.

In Turbat, the ICU and university common room for female students and also reconstruction of the RHC building in Mand.

Published in Dawn, May 19th, 2025

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