I have great love for Baloch people, says Musharraf
MURREE: President Pervez Musharraf has said he has great love for the people of Balochistan and wants to see it a developed province like other provinces of the country.
He was addressing a large public gathering organised by the Pakistan Muslim League at the Lawrence College, Ghoragali, here on Monday on the occasion of formal inauguration of Sui gas supply to Murree.
He said the government has started a number of mega projects for the betterment of the Baloch people. “We have started more development projects in Balochistan which are unprecedented in the country’s history, he added.
“Whoever wants to harm Pakistan nationally or internationally would have to fight with me first,” the president said. No-one would be allowed to harm Pakistan. He said projects like Coastal Highway, Gwadar port and Mirani dam are manifestation of the government’s commitment to the development of Balochistan. He said every district of the province would be given Rs 100 million for development purposes.
The present government has created many employment opportunities for the people of Balochistan. At present, almost 30,000 youths are serving in the Army, including Frontier Corps and Baloch Constabulary.
Musharraf said the people of Balochistan were demanding provision of Sui gas, which was their genuine demand. He said the present government has provided Sui gas to Kalat, Ziarat, Gwadar and Jaffarabad. Other areas of Balochistan will also be provided with natural gas, he added.
The president said only those elements want dissolution of assemblies who have lust of power, but the masses are well aware of their designs. Musharraf said this is the first time that the assemblies are going to complete their tenure according to the Constitution. He said democratic institutions in the country are strong and stable. Earlier, the president inaugurated the Sui gas project for Murree.
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