QUETTA: Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail met Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan at Governor House in Lahore.
Gilgit-Baltistan Governor Syed Mehdi Shah was also present at the meeting, where the participants discussed the country’s political situation, relations between the federal government and the provinces, inter-provincial cooperation, national unity and other matters of mutual interest.
Both governors stressed the need to promote academic and research collaboration between medical universities in Balochistan and Punjab, including student and faculty exchanges and the adoption of modern practices in medical education and training.
Mr Mandokhail said strong ties, mutual trust and joint efforts among all federating units were essential for Pakistan’s development.
The Balochistan governor emphasised the need to draw on Punjab’s experience and expertise to promote higher education in Balochistan, enhance the capacity of public-sector universities, encourage research activities and establish stronger links between educational institutions.
The Punjab governor assured him that students from Balochistan would be provided opportunities to gain admission to quality educational institutions in Punjab, along with all possible facilities and support to pursue higher education.
Governor Mandokhail also invited his Punjab counterpart to visit Quetta to explore further avenues of cooperation between the two provinces and make practical progress on educational and development-related initiatives.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both governors expressed their commitment to further strengthening national unity and inter-provincial harmony through regular contacts, consultations and mutual cooperation among provincial leadership.
Published in Dawn, November 8th, 2026
