QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan Alyani has said that the thinking of the present government about development of the province is different from that of previous governments. The government is utilising all its resources to bring the province on a par with other provinces of the country.

Speaking at a ceremony held to the mark completion of phase-1 of Sabzal Road by-pass project on Friday, he said that all under-construction roads in Quetta would be converted into dual carriageways, which would help ease traffic congestion.

Home Minister Ziaullah Langove, Balochistan Assembly Deputy Speaker Sardar Babar Khan Musakhail, Commissioner of Quetta Asfandyar Kakar and others were present on the occasion.

The commissioner giving a briefing about the project said that the 3.1km Sabzal by-pass would connect Sariab and other link roads, including Samungli Road. He said 96km-long Sariab Road project would also be completed soon.

Mr Alyani said his government was carrying out development works which the previous governments were not able to do. The previous governments used to say that the federation did nothing for Balochistan. “Tell us what you have done for Balochistan,” he said, apparently addressing the past rulers.

He described the new road as one of the best in Balochistan. The government is spending Rs35 billion on development projects in Quetta. It was not only building roads but also working in other sectors for the benefits of people, he added.

“Our government is working on hospitals, parks, sports complexes and various other projects,” the chief minister said.

Published in Dawn, July 17th, 2021