CM Bugti directs resolution of mining sector issues after meeting mine owners

QUETTA: A delegation of mine owners led by Mir Behroz Raiki met Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti. The meeting discussed the problems and difficulties facing the mining sector and various proposals for its development and improvement.

The delegation told the Chief Minister about the problems and practical difficulties faced by mine owners. It presented proposals for the development of the mining sector, the promotion of business activity and the effective use of the available mineral resources.

The delegation stressed that the mining sector has the potential to play an important role in the economy of Balochistan. It said the development of the sector could help make better use of the province’s natural resources. It could also create new job opportunities, expand local business activity and strengthen the provincial economy.

Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti listened carefully to the problems and proposals put forward by the delegation. He directed the Secretary Mines to review the workable proposals relating to the mining sector and to resolve the problems raised. He said the province’s natural resources would be used effectively in the public interest, for economic development and to increase job opportunities.

Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan, Secretary Mines and Minerals Saidal Khan Luni and other officials attended the meeting.

Photo: Courtesy DGPR Balochistan