{"id":21345,"date":"2024-11-14T14:23:03","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T14:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/?p=21345"},"modified":"2024-11-14T14:23:04","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T14:23:04","slug":"balochistan-development-intrinsically-linked-with-pakistans-success-jam-kamal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/?p=21345","title":{"rendered":"Balochistan development intrinsically linked with Pakistan\u2019s success. Jam Kamal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Federal Minister Jam Kamal Highlights Need for Strategic Development in Balochistan at Margala Dialogue 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, emphasized the importance of addressing human security and governance in Balochistan, stressing the need for a comprehensive and consistent policy framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He highlighted Balochistan\u2019s unique landscape and socio-political challenges, including its high poverty rate, with 45% of the population living below the poverty line, and low literacy rate of 45%, far below the national average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jam Kamal Khan argued for decentralization of power and merit-based appointments, noting that coalition governments have long dominated Balochistan due to its small political party structure, which he said limits policy continuity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also called for an economic consensus to address underdevelopment, pointing to the province\u2019s rich mineral resources and the strategic Gwadar Port. While Gwadar\u2019s development under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) offers economic opportunities, he warned of challenges posed by external influences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He advocated strengthening local industry and regulating border trade to support economic growth and ensure Balochistan’s success, which he sees as vital to Pakistan\u2019s overall prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking from his experience as the former Chief Minister of Balochistan, Khan laid out a roadmap for addressing the complex internal and external factors impacting the province\u2019s security, governance, and economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jam underscored the vast but underutilized potential of Balochistan, which, despite contributing nearly 40% of Pakistan\u2019s mineral wealth, remains one of the country\u2019s most impoverished regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He stressed the need for targeted interventions in education and social services, noting that the province\u2019s literacy rate of 40% lags significantly behind the national average of 59%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cHuman security goes beyond military strength\u2014it includes economic development, social justice, environmental protection, and respect for human rights,\u201d Jam said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turning to economic empowerment, the Minister highlighted the critical role of Balochistan\u2019s location at the crossroads of major trade routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, he acknowledged that this position often attracts external interests, leading to challenges in ensuring equitable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBalochistan\u2019s economic progress hinges on local industry growth, border management, and equitable distribution of CPEC\u2019s benefits,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He called for transparent and mutually beneficial agreements with international partners to ensure that Balochistan\u2019s people directly benefit from trade and investment opportunities, with a focus on job creation and sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He urged stronger federal-provincial coordination and international collaboration to tackle all challenges effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He called for regional cooperation to ensure that projects prioritize local interests and provide employment and economic stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He highlighted the need for policies that align with local aspirations, saying, \u201cDevelopment in Balochistan is intrinsically linked with Pakistan\u2019s success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jam Kamal Khan expressed his vision for a secure, prosperous, and fully integrated Balochistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He noted that for the province to thrive, human security must be prioritized, governance must withstand external pressures, and economic growth must serve the needs of every citizen, not just a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His remarks at the Margala Dialogues 2024 resonated as a call for a unified effort to drive positive change in Balochistan, ensuring its development is sustainable and inclusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBalochistan\u2019s success is Pakistan\u2019s success,\u201d Khan concluded, urging stakeholders to come together in transforming the province\u2019s potential into a shared national triumph.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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