Monitoring Desk:
November 22: Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti has emphasized the need for unity against tribalism and urged the swift completion of the Kachhi Canal project to irrigate 7 to 8 lakh acres of land in the province. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the project, he highlighted the importance of addressing conspiracies aimed at weakening the country on linguistic and tribal grounds.
“Terrorists have no nation or tribe. They have martyred innocent Pakistanis, not just Punjabis or Baloch. We are striving for a united and strong Pakistan,” CM Bugti said. He expressed gratitude to the people and government of Punjab for their support in national development projects.
The Kachhi Canal project, initiated in 2002, has faced delays over the years. CM Bugti requested the federal government to ensure that the next 100 km of the canal remains unlined to save costs and expedite the process. “The next phase can be completed in two to three months at the speed of Shahbaz Sharif,” he added, stressing its critical role in addressing Balochistan’s water scarcity.
The canal is expected to transform agriculture in the province, benefiting society by providing drinking water and irrigation for vast tracts of land. CM Bugti reiterated the government’s commitment to uplifting Balochistan, reducing disparities with other provinces, and fostering development.
