Chief Minister approves all divisional posts for Koh-e-Suleman Division

NORTH DERA BUGTI: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has said that all divisional posts of the Koh-e-Suleman Division have been approved. Officers and staff will be posted to them very soon.

Need for smaller administrative units

He said that smaller administrative units are essential in Balochistan to ensure that public services reach people at their doorstep. Along with new provinces, the province also needs smaller divisions and districts so that people can reach the civil administration and government departments more easily.

He was speaking at a press conference in North Dera Bugti.

The Chief Minister said that the debate on creating smaller administrative units has begun in the country only now. He said he had started work on the process two years ago, keeping in view the particular conditions of Balochistan and the needs of its people.

He said the administrative structure must be shaped in a way that keeps state institutions and the civil administration close to the people, so that people do not face difficulties in official matters.

Development of Rakhni Division

Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that steps are under way to make Rakhni headquarters a model division of Balochistan and to give it a leading place in development.

He said Rakhni headquarters should have been given divisional status long ago, but the development process has now begun.

He made it clear that strict instructions have been issued to keep development work in Rakhni free of the corruption mafia and the curse of commissions. He said the Communications and Works Department is itself carrying out the development projects to ensure transparency.

The Chief Minister said the government’s aim is to make Rakhni a model divisional headquarters where development projects are completed transparently and the people benefit from them.

Referring to the terrorist incident in Gwadar, the Chief Minister praised the timely action of the security forces in foiling the attempt to target a construction company’s building.

He said the sacrifices and operations of the Pakistan Army, the Frontier Corps and the police against terrorism in Balochistan are commendable. He said the decline in terrorist incidents in the province since August is a positive development and the result of the continuous efforts of the security forces.

The Chief Minister said operations against the menace of terrorism must continue. He prayed that Allah Almighty rid Balochistan of terrorism for ever.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan