Syed Ali Shah, Ali Hamza:
Quetta: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday firmly signaled that Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti will complete his full five-year constitutional term, putting to rest rumors of an in-house change in the Balochistan Assembly.
Addressing PPP workers at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Bilawal praised the performance of the provincial government and announced major initiatives in the health sector. “The Chief Minister and his team have met deadlines and delivered on several important projects in a short span of time,” he said, adding that these programs would be expanded across Balochistan during the government’s complete tenure.
The PPP chairman inaugurated the province’s first paperless modern trauma center in Quetta, named after Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. He also launched Balochistan’s first People’s Air Ambulance Service and virtually inaugurated 164 Basic Health Units (BHUs) across the province. These developments aim to significantly improve emergency medical care and access to basic healthcare in one of Pakistan’s largest and most challenging provinces.
Bilawal lauded Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti and his cabinet for their focus on health and education sectors. His remarks were met with loud applause inside the hall, as a visibly pleased CM Bugti smiled at the strong endorsement from the PPP chief.
In a notable announcement regarding inter-provincial cooperation, Bilawal said the Sindh government would seek Balochistan’s support to introduce Artificial Intelligence in the recruitment process of government employees, particularly for tasks and interviews. “We will seek the support of the Balochistan government in this regard,” he added, triggering another round of clapping.
The visit comes at a time when the coalition government in Balochistan, backed by PPP, PML-N, and other allies, has faced speculation about political instability. Bilawal’s clear message of continuity is expected to bring greater stability to the provincial administration.
Officials believe the new trauma center, air ambulance service, and expanded network of BHUs will help address critical healthcare gaps, especially in remote areas. The projects reflect a renewed focus on public welfare and infrastructure development in the province.
The event underscores the PPP’s continued support to the current Balochistan setup while highlighting collaborative efforts between Sindh and Balochistan for modernizing governance through technology.
