ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said timely completion of water reservoirs and cultivation of agricultural land is imperative for ensuring food security.
Chairing a review meeting regarding formation of coordinated strategy to improve irrigation system of the country here, the Prime Minister directed the authorities concerned to complete all ongoing projects of water reservoirs on time. The meeting was informed about different projects pertaining to sustainable system for fair distribution of water among provinces, water situation in canal system and methods for making barren land cultivatable.
The meeting was also informed that the government, in line with Prime Minister’s vision of prioritizing food security, is ensuring implementation of Agricultural Transformation Plan. Meanwhile, Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Thursday.
The Prime Minister expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Sadiq Sanjrani’s brother Salaar Sanjarani and offered special prayers for the departed soul. The meeting discussed issues related to making Karachi-Quetta RCD road dual track. The Prime Minister assured to improve and modernize the road infrastructure across the province to ensure the development and prosperity of Balochistan.
Terming the construction of roads under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), especially the western route, as an important development, he expressed hope that it will usher a new era of development in the province. Earlier, Member National Assembly Fazal Muhammad Khan called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Thursday.
During the meeting, issues related to party organization and development schemes in Charsadda district were discussed. The Prime Minister directed to strengthen the party by mobilizing workers at the local level. He also directed to take all possible steps for the solution of public problems in collaboration with the district administration.