QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Secretary CS Shakeel Qadir Khan on Thursday directed the immediate processing of temporary appointments in the Education Department to reactivate all inactive schools across the province.
The orders were issued during a high-level conference of divisional commissioners and deputy commissioners held via video link. The meeting, attended by top provincial secretaries, aimed to devise a comprehensive public welfare and development strategy.
CS Khan emphasized that providing relief to citizens is a core responsibility of the administration. He mandated all commissioners and deputy commissioners to hold regular public open courts for the immediate resolution of pressing issues related to water, electricity, health, and education. “Open courts are the best means of fulfilling this responsibility,” he stated.
On the critical issue of inflation, the Chief Secretary issued strict instructions for rigorous price control. He directed authorities to actively monitor food item prices, prevent artificial inflation, and ensure price control committees are fully operational with intensified actions against violators.
The conference also finalized key decisions on several fronts, including addressing urgent staffing needs in the Health Department, enforcing a complete ban on plastic bags, ensuring the timely completion of ongoing development projects, and effectively highlighting these projects through social media. This multi-pronged approach underscores the administration’s push for improved governance and service delivery in Balochistan.
Meanwhile the Federal Commerce Secretary Jawad Paul pledged to address the challenges faced by traders in Balochistan and nationwide, aiming to boost Pakistan’s exports to Rs. 60 billion under Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s vision.
The commitment came during a landmark virtual consultation session with the Quetta Balochistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QBCCI). The forum highlighted Balochistan’s untapped potential in minerals, fruits, vegetables, olive oil, and meat, stressing the urgent need for value addition and modernization of production sectors.
QBCCI office-bearers, including President Haji Muhammad Ayub Mariani, pinpointed critical infrastructure bottlenecks. They reported that exports of kinnow and potatoes to Central Asia are severely hampered by congestion and limited operating hours at the Iran border.
