Our previous rulers made property in expensive areas of London: PM

QUETTA (92 News) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Wednesday has said that our previous rulers made properties in most expensive areas of London.

The prime minister said while addressing the ground-breaking ceremony of various projects in Quetta. Imran Khan said Balochistan was neglected in the past and now PTI Government is fully focusing to bring this province at par with other developed parts of the country.

He also maintained that the palaces were not built in the "state of Madinah". He also distributed checks among the youth under the successful youth program. He has reiterated determination of his government to develop Western route of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to connect areas, which were neglected in the past. 

On the occasion, the premier also directed National Highway Authority, to ensure top quality of roads being constructed in Balochistan. He said 11,000 kilometres long roads were constructed in 15 years, whereas infrastructure projects with a total length of 3,300 kilometres in just two and half years of the PTI government.

Earlier, speaking on the occasion, Minister for Communication Murad Saeed said road projects in Balochistan will enhance connectivity and bring prosperity in the province. He said that these projects will also provide access to markets for farmers and traders.

He said the government will lay foundation stone of 796 long Chaman-Quetta-Karachi highway till December this year.

Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan said practical steps have been initiated by the incumbent government will improve living standard of the people besides providing job opportunities.