QUETTA – The development and prosperity of Balochistan will contribute towards a peaceful and progressive Pakistan, and the Army would continue to play its part in the security of the country, said Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani during his visited Sui Cantonment Monday.
He inaugurated Military College and also announced establishment of Education City in Sui. The Governor and the Chief Minister Balochistan inaugurated Academic Block and Hostel of Balochistan Public School, Sui respectively. A large number of parliamentarians, Baloch tribal elders, military officials and locals were present at the occasion.
The governor and the Chief Minister Balochistan appreciated the efforts of the Army in bringing education and social development to remote areas of Balochistan.
In his address, the COAS spoke about various projects initiated by the Pakistan Army, with the support of locals and the provincial government. In the education field, he said that presently 22,786 Baloch students are studying in the Army- and Frontier Corps-run educational institutions. In addition, 4,268 Baloch students are benefitting from Chamlang Beneficiary Education Programme, whereas 662 Baloch students are studying in reputed institutions of other provinces.
To enhance technical skills of Baloch youth for better job opportunities, Balochistan Institute of Technical Education (BITE) managed by the Pakistan Army, has thus far trained 1,673 individuals. In this regard, Gwadar Institute of Technical Education will also start functioning soon. The COAS hoped that establishment of Education City at Sui will open new avenues for the development and prosperity in remote areas of Balochistan. With regards to Army’s contributions in development of other social sectors in Balochistan, the COAS mentioned about Chamlang Project which created job opportunities for approx 74,052 locals. Besides, a 50 bed hospital is being constructed at Sui under Army’s supervision and with the support of Pakistan Petroleum Limited, to improve health facilities in the area.
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