QUETTA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a Rs250 billion development package for Balochistan. This amount is one-fourth of Pakistan’s total development fund of Rs1,000 billion.
According to the details, while speaking at a grand jirga in Quetta, the Prime Minister said the funds must be spent with transparency. He urged Baloch leaders to point out problems that need fixing and called for efforts to bring back those who have gone astray.
“Terrorists are thirsty for blood. They do not want Pakistan to progress. These terrorists are agents of our enemies,” Shehbaz Sharif said.
He added that Pakistan responded to India’s five blasts with six of its own, calling it revenge for the 1971 war. “The whole nation stood like a rock with our armed forces. We gave India a defeat they will remember forever.”
On this occasion, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said that a few elements are trying to stop development through terrorism. “These terrorists are spilling the blood of innocent people on India’s instructions,” he said.
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He added that these groups are acting on the orders of foreign masters, but the Green Balochistan Initiative will create new job opportunities for the local people.
On the other hand, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has praised javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem for winning the gold medal at the Asian Athletics Championship in South Korea. He said Arshad’s hard work, dedication, and success are a role model for young athletes.
In a message, the Prime Minister congratulated Arshad and the entire nation. “Arshad Nadeem continues to make the nation proud. His excellent performance has raised the honour of the green and white flag.”
He prayed for Arshad’s continued success in future competitions. In the final, Pakistan’s Yasir Sultan threw 70.53 meters in his first attempt, followed by 75.39 meters and 75.50 meters in the next two rounds.
Arshad Nadeem started with a 75.64-meter throw. His second attempt was 76.80 meters, while his third throw was 85.57 meters. In the fourth round, he threw 83.99 meters and ended with a final throw of 86.40 meters, securing the gold medal.
