Agricultural development hinges on new dams: CM Balochistan

Says online tax system would strengthen performance of excise department

QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal has said timely completion of dams in the province would be helpful in boosting provincial agriculture and livestock sectors.

“There is a need to speed up work on water development projects in order to prevent depletion of underwater reservoirs,” Kamal said while presiding over a meeting.

Minister for Irrigation Nawabzada Tariq Magsi, Adviser to CM on Excise and Taxation Malik Naeem Khan Bazai, Parliamentary Secretary for Quetta Development Authority (QDA) Bushra Rind, Additional Secretary P&D Abdul Rehman Buzdar and Secretary Finance Noorul Haq Baloch attended the meeting.

Secretary Irrigation Akbar Baloch briefed the CM about irrigation schemes.

Kamal said after the development of these irrigation schemes, farmers who depend on River Sindh would be able to take benefit from the water resource of the province.

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The meeting also reviewed the performance of provincial Excise and Taxation Department. The CM noted that online taxation system would strengthen the performance of the department.

Emphasising the use of modern technology, Jam Kamal said in order to meet its economic demands, the province must go for digitalisation of provincial sectors.

“Space research, virtual education and e-governance have become imperative for Balochistan’s economy,” he said. He directed the IT department to upgrade the Balochistan government’s website with more information for masses.

Responding to a briefing given by Urban Planning Department secretary, Kamal said the department should review master plans in view of the burgeoning population in Balochistan.

Air Vice-Marshal Ghulam Abbas calls on CM

Air Vice-Marshal Officer Commanding Southern Command Ghulam Abbas Ghumman on Wednesday called on Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal and discussed the security situation and development progress in the province.

Balochistan chief minister lauded the role of Pakistan Air Force in securing the country’s airspace and also acknowledged their efforts in strengthening the country’s air-defence capabilities.

During the meeting, Air Vice Marshal Ghulam Abbas discussed the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)’s development projects in Balochistan, particularly in Gwadar.

The two agreed to increase security for CPEC projects in and around the port city of Gwadar to halt any vicious attempts against the country’s development.

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Chief Minister Jam Kamal and Air Vice Marshal Officer Commanding Southern Command Ghulam Abbas also reviewed measures regarding educational, human resource and skill development projects.

CM lauds PM Imran khan

Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal has lauded the efforts of Prime Minister Imran Khan for raising voice on all international forums against the Indian oppression on the people of Kashmir.

In a tweet, the chief minister said that Prime Minister Imran Khan had given a clear and firm message to the world leaders and international media regarding the Kashmir issue.

“Prime Minister Imran Khan has rightly and adequately put the case of Kashmir upfront during several interactions with media and global leaders. And it was all from the heart and with no hesitation,” he said.

Chief Minister Jam Kamal added that efforts of Imran khan should be lauded as his stance is a reflection of the feelings of the Kashmiri people. 

Published in The Express Tribune, September 26^th, 2019.