Balochistan’s natural wealth to drive investment and trade: CM Sarfraz Bugti
Chief Minister Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, has said that the province, with its rich natural resources, strategic geographical importance, and economic potential, possesses immense capacity for growth. He emphasized that these strengths will be fully utilized to promote investment, industry, and trade.
The Chief Minister was presiding over a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBoIT) held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat on Monday. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan, Additional Chief Secretary (Development and Planning) Zahid Saleem, Vice Chairman BBoIT Bilawal Khan Kakar, Chief Executive Officer Qaim Khan Lashari, Principal Secretary Imran Zarkoon, and other senior officials.
During the session, various agendas of the Board were discussed in detail, and the Board of Governors approved several financial and administrative matters. Addressing the meeting, Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said that promoting investment and expanding trade opportunities are among the government’s top priorities. He directed all relevant institutions to work in close coordination to provide investors with a transparent, business‑friendly environment.
Sarfraz Bugti highlighted that Balochistan’s natural wealth and strategic location make it a province of extraordinary potential. He instructed the BBoIT to take effective measures to facilitate investors, simplify investment processes, and strengthen the confidence of the private sector.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment, the Chief Minister said that Balochistan will continue to take all possible steps to encourage investment, create new employment opportunities, and achieve sustainable economic development.