Quetta, Feb 25: Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Mir Mohammad Yousuf has asked political workers and intellectual circles to help make Pakistan a true progressive and modern state.

Speaking to office-bearers and workers of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League here on Friday evening, he said most of the people of Pakistan were progressive and wanted to see their country a moderate, progressive and developed state.

He lauded the elaboration of all facts about Balochistan by President Musharraf during his talk with newsmen. Mr Jam announced his full support to the bold stand of the president on Balochistan. President Musharraf had not only explained in detail the problems of Balochistan, but also the steps being taken for their solution.

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