Three Governors Meet in Lahore, Vow Joint Anti-Terror EffortPakistan

The Punjab Governor said the alliance between the Pakistan Peoples Party and the Pakistan Muslim League (N) is only for the national interest. He said political parties should prioritise the broader national interest and public welfare in national matters.

During the meeting, the quotas for students from Balochistan and Gilgit-Baltistan in Punjab’s educational institutions and their monitoring were also discussed. The governors considered how students from both regions could be given full opportunities to benefit from the seats reserved for them in Punjab’s educational institutions, and agreed that the monitoring of the reserved seats should be improved.

The Governor of Balochistan said Punjab is Balochistan’s elder brother and that both provinces are working together for the development and prosperity of the country. He said inter-provincial cooperation, contacts and solidarity need to be promoted further so that the goals of national development can be achieved.

Gilgit-Baltistan Governor Mehdi Shah said the Pakistan Peoples Party is working day and night for the welfare and development of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. He said solving public problems and advancing the development process are among his priorities.

The meeting also stressed that all regions should be given equal opportunities for development through national unity, inter-provincial links and the provision of educational opportunities. The three governors agreed to maintain contact and continue working together on matters of shared interest.