Four departments present two-year performance reports to Chief Secretary Balochistan

QUETTA: The secretaries of the Information Department, the Quetta Development Authority, the Gwadar Development Authority and the Environment Department presented two-year performance reports and future plans of their departments at a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan. The meeting reviewed performance over the past two years, financial matters, public services and future planning.

The Information Department detailed its measures on public awareness and media outreach. The Chief Secretary expressed satisfaction and directed that public interest projects be publicised in time and that transparency be ensured.

The Quetta and Gwadar development authorities briefed the meeting on higher income, revenue and infrastructure projects. The Chief Secretary encouraged the steps to raise income and stressed the need to develop more transparent and permanent sources of revenue. He specifically directed the Quetta Development Authority to start work on time on the “Urban Forest” project and the business centre project in the city.

The Environment Department briefed the meeting on environmental monitoring, pollution control and protection measures over the past two years. The meeting described environmental protection as an essential part of the provincial development agenda and directed strict implementation of environmental impact assessments (EIA) in industrial and urban projects. The Chief Secretary said the Balochistan government’s top priority was public interest, transparency and timely delivery of services.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan