Govt formally starts working on reaching out to estranged Baloch

Govt formally starts working on reaching out to estranged Baloch, not involved in anti-state activities.

Minister of Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain stated this in Islamabad today (Tuesday) .

He was briefing the media on decisions taken in the federal cabinet, which met today with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair.

Govt formally starts working on reaching out to estranged Baloch

Fawad said that the government has formally started working on the PM’s vision of reaching out to estranged Baloch people, not involved in anti-state activities.

Fawad said that the PM hoped that it will bring harmony and tranquility to Balochistan.

Cabinet nods 3G and 4G internet services for GB and Balochistan to integrate the population with the vibrant digital domain.

Fawad said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the concerned authorities to provide 3G and 4G internet services in Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan, and merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

However, he hastened to add that the government had already provided these services in all the tribal districts.

He further said the Prime Minister views provision of faster internet service vital for educational and other activities.

Therefore, he thinks that people cannot be deprived of this for a long time.

EVMs

Fawad Chaudhary said the cabinet was also briefed about Electronic Voting Machines.

Relevant officials also briefed on right to franchise for overseas Pakistanis through electronic voting.

They also informed that the electronic voting system will become ready by 15th of this month.

Moreover, the Ministry of Science and Technology likely to prepare indigenous EVMs by 15th of this month.

Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said a new all weather, international airport is being constructed at Skardu.

Furthermore, the government is upgrading existing airports of Skardu and Gilgit to all-weather airports to promote tourism in the area.

He said the Prime Minister also directed for taking special measures to facilitate boarding and de-boarding of special persons.

Transparency in recruitment process of government employees

The PM also called for improving the testing and evaluation system to ensure transparency in recruitment process of government employees.

In this regard, the cabinet formed a four-member cabinet committee.

He said the Prime Minister took serious notice of excessive protocol of government functionaries.

The PM directed to reduce this practice to the minimum level.

He said Imran Khan also observed that Flag Act is not being followed in letter and spirit.

He referred that only federal ministers and other designated functionaries are allowed to install flag on their vehicles.

The Minister said the Prime Minister directed Capital Development Authority to take special measures to protect green areas in Islamabad Capital Territory.

GTV