BAP decides to attend budget session, support govt after a meeting with PM

ISLAMABAD (APP) - The Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) has decided to take part in the budget session and extend its full support to the government after a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday.

A BAP delegation headed by Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani called on PM Shehbaz Sharif who formed a committee to address their reservations regarding the development projects and issues faced by the Balochistan.

The committee would comprise Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani, Khalid Hussain Magsi, Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidari, Agha Hassan Baloch, Ishaq Dar, Ahsan Iqbal, Dr Musaddiq Malik, Azam Nazeer Tarar and Manzoor Kakar.

The prime minister tasked the committee to hold a detailed consultation and present him a report within a week.

The prime minister said that being an important coalition partner, the BAP played a key role in every decision making of the government. He said the Balochistan’s development could not be carried out without BAP’s input and that the country’s progress was linked with that of Balochistan province.

The Senate chairman appreciated the prime minister for his keen interest and special measures for the uplift of Balochistan.

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, BAP Parliamentary Leader Khalid Hussain Magsi and Senator Naseebullah Bazai also attended the meeting.