Key Takeaways
- A parliamentary panel has requested comprehensive records on job creation under the Aghaz-e-Huqooq-e-Balochistan Package.
- The Senate Sub-committee on Problems of Less Developed Areas met to discuss the implementation of the package.
- Committee members called for accurate figures and detailed reports on the progress of various schemes.
A parliamentary panel has asked the government for the complete record of the 5,000 jobs announced under the Aghaz-e-Huqooq-e-Balochistan Package. The Senate Sub-committee on Problems of Less Developed Areas convened to address the implementation of the package.
The meeting, led by Senator Jan Muhammad Buledi, sought details on the measures taken to create the posts, the number of vacancies filled, and the current status of implementation. Officials from the Establishment Division and the Planning Division briefed the committee on the progress of the package, development projects, and the allocation and utilisation of funds.
Senator Jan Muhammad highlighted the importance of the package as a crucial initiative aimed at safeguarding the rights of the people of Balochistan, promoting development, and addressing the sense of deprivation in the province. He noted that significant initiatives were undertaken during the Pakistan Peoples Party’s tenure but were hampered by gaps in implementation.
The Planning Division provided information on development projects worth Rs348 billion for Balochistan and four projects under the Public Sector Development Programme. However, concerns were raised by Senator Dinesh Kumar regarding the accuracy of the information presented.
Senator Dinesh Kumar stressed the need for accurate and verified figures, calling for a complete list of all approved development projects, concerned departments, and schemes for Balochistan. He directed the authorities to submit comprehensive details of the funds allocated under the package, the total cost of each project, allocations made against individual schemes, and the utilisation of funds.
The convener directed the authorities to provide a clear record of the release and utilisation of funds, work completed, and progress on ongoing projects. The committee emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in the implementation of the package to ensure that the desired results are achieved.
The meeting underscored the need for detailed and accurate reporting to ensure that the Aghaz-e-Huqooq-e-Balochistan Package is implemented effectively and that the people of Balochistan benefit from the promised job creation and development initiatives.
The package is a crucial initiative aimed at safeguarding the rights of the people of Balochistan, promoting development and addressing the sense of deprivation in the province.
Senator Jan Muhammad Buledi, Convener, Senate Sub-committee on Problems of Less Developed Areas
The committee should be provided accurate and verified figures.
Senator Dinesh Kumar, Member, Senate Sub-committee on Problems of Less Developed Areas
