Balochistan CM directs commissioner to present a report on the matter

CM Kamal says there was no shortage of competent officers in Balochistan


Mohammad Zafar November 30, 2018
CM Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan. PHOTO: EXPRESS

QUETTA: Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan has taken notice of vegetables grown by using sewage water on Sabzal Road and other areas in the provincial capital.

In a statement on Tuesday, the chief minister ordered Quetta commissioner to take immediate action against all those involved in business of growing vegetables by using sewage. The commissioner has been directed to present a report before the government.

CM Kamal said: “The use of sewerage water in cultivation of vegetables around the city is causing a number of diseases, including hepatitis and cancer, among the people”.

Moreover, according to the directives of the chief minister, Mines and Mineral Development (MMD) Secretary Zahid Salim on Tuesday visited mines area in Swaranj and Sanjidi.

During the visit, he inspected the 25-bed hospital for colliers, rescue centre, and mines labour welfare primary and high schools. He took notice of absence of teachers in the school.
It was decided that PC-I would be prepared for upgrading schools and hospitals and better provision of water and health facilities. Moreover, the finance department would be approached for release of required funds.
The MMD DG, Mines chief inspector and welfare commissioner were also present on the occasion.

Earlier on Monday, CM Kamal at a high-level meeting approved the reform action plan framed by the finance department to increase revenue from taxation.

It was decided that a Resource Mobilisation Conference would be convened soon.

Under the plan, goals would be set for all tax-generating departments in the next financial year.
Moreover, reward will be given to those departments that would achieve their pre-set goals.

For the implementation of the plan, the finance department issued guidelines to all the departments. These departments can make policies and give suggestions according to the already provided guidelines.

Besides, it was also pointed out that large chunks of fund were being utilised on semi-government departments. They can be made independent and profit-oriented through necessary reforms.

It was decided that tax reform units would be established soon.

The finance department briefed the CM about the performance of several departments and regarding the expenditures and recovery of taxes by departments including excise and taxation, industries, agriculture and energy. CM Kamal said through reforms, performance of such departments can be further improved.

Meanwhile emphasis was placed on the establishment of Khuzdar and Bostan Industrial Zones.

“Every department should play its role,” the chief minister said, adding that they must learn from other provinces in this regard.

He said: “We are fortunate enough that our resources are much greater than our population”. Balochistan, because of the importance of its strategic and geographical location, would provide Pakistan a solid foundation, he added.

CM Kamal said there was no shortage of competent officers in Balochistan. However, he stressed the need for self-confidence among government officers.

During the meeting, it was highlighted that there was a strong need of strengthening tax-generating institutions because if attention is not given to such institutions, then there is a possibility that in near future there would no salary for government servants.

 

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