Balochistan Governor Meets Punjab Governor in Lahore, Discusses Education Cooperation

LAHORE: Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail met Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan at the Governor House in Lahore. Gilgit-Baltistan Governor Syed Mehdi Shah was also present on the occasion.

The meeting discussed the country’s political situation, cordial relations between the federation and the provinces, inter-provincial cooperation, the promotion of national cohesion, and other matters of mutual interest.

Cooperation in medical education

The two governors stressed the need to promote academic and research collaboration between the medical universities of Balochistan and Punjab, exchange students and faculty, and benefit from modern experiences in medical education and training.

Governor Balochistan Jaffar Khan Mandokhail said that strong links, mutual trust and joint efforts among all federating units are essential for Pakistan’s development, stability and prosperity. He underlined the importance of expanding people-to-people contact, promoting cultural and social exchanges, and learning from one another’s experiences.

The Balochistan governor also stressed the need to draw on Punjab’s experience and expertise in advancing higher education in Balochistan, strengthening the capacity of public sector universities, encouraging research activity, and building links between academic institutions.

Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan assured that students from Balochistan would be given opportunities to enrol in quality educational institutions in Punjab, and that every possible facility and support would be provided in pursuing higher education.

Governor Balochistan invited Governor Punjab to visit Quetta, so that the scope of cooperation between the two provinces could be widened and practical progress made on education and development matters.

At the close of the meeting, both sides affirmed their commitment to further strengthen national cohesion and inter-provincial harmony through sustained contact, consultation and mutual cooperation between provincial leaderships.

Photo: courtesy DG PR Balochistan