Independent report
ISLAMABAD, November 13: World Bank Country Director for Pakistan Bolormaa Amgaabazar met Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti here on Thursday to discuss opportunities for strengthening development cooperation, economic stability and sustainable growth in the province.
The meeting focused on expanding cooperation in key sectors, including education, healthcare, drinking water supply and infrastructure, as well as exploring potential partnerships for ongoing and proposed development projects. Balochistan Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan was also present.
During the meeting, the World Bank Country Director expressed interest in exploring further opportunities for development cooperation and partnership in Balochistan.
Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti said sustainable development, economic stability and the provision of basic facilities to the people were among the provincial government’s key priorities.
He emphasised that Balochistan’s development was not only important for the province but also held fundamental significance for Pakistan’s overall economic growth and prosperity.
The Chief Minister said the provincial government was ensuring the effective utilisation of public resources through transparency, efficient monitoring and a results-oriented approach to development projects, with the aim of delivering tangible benefits directly to the people.
He stressed the need to make cooperation with international development partners more effective and result-oriented, adding that the provincial government welcomed meaningful partnerships with international institutions in education, healthcare, drinking water supply and infrastructure.
Mir Sarfraz Bugti said creating a conducive environment for investment and development projects remained among the government’s priorities. He added that the government was promoting initiatives aimed at expanding economic activities, generating employment opportunities and improving the living standards of the people.
