Be Expert In Modern Sciences To Exploit CPEC Potential: President Tells Baloch Youths

SIBI, Mar 4 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 04th Mar, 2018 ) :President Mamnoon Hussain Sunday urged the youngsters of Balochistan province to achieve excellence in modern sciences to fully exploit the imminent development opportunities under China Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Addressing the concluding ceremony of Sibi Festival here, the president advised the Balochistan government to formulate a comprehensive policy to train the youngsters in the fields of sailing, its allied professions, modern banking, business techniques as well as the hospitality of the foreign tourists.

The ceremony was attended by Governor Balochistan Muhammad Khan Achakzai, Provincial Livestock Minister Agha Syed Muhammad Raza, Local Government Minister Ghulam Dastgir Badini, besides huge number of industrialists, businessmen and hundreds of youngsters.

Sibi Festival is a centuries-old event held to welcome the spring season.

The event features the folk cultural performances, setting up stalls, display of handicrafts and a cattle shows. Addressing the ceremony, the president said the event had become popular across the country as it brought joys and smiles to people.

He said Pakistan, particularly Balochistan, had faced many years of ordeal due to poor law and order situation but the brave people of Balochistan remained steadfast and optimist. But now, the sacrifices of the Baloch people had come to fruition as peace had restored and the forces of peace were getting strength.

He urged the people to get united for peace and development of the province so that they could leave behind a safe and prosperous Pakistan for the generations to come. He said the Balcoh people had a major responsibility to make CPEC a success and urged them to be ready to exploit the numerous opportunities to be brought by the CPEC. More/iar