Pakistan Army has made important contributions in the
development of the Balochistan Province, which include development in all sectors like education, health, mining, provision of jobs in Army,
infrastructural development and other socio-economic development. In the
field of education, over 17000 Baloch students have been selected for
education in various schools and colleges, run by Pak Army and Frontier
Corps. Besides, Pak Army is also providing education to over 6500 Baloch
students in the schools and colleges of Federal Government administered
by Pak Army.
In 2006, Pak Army took initiative to revive Chamalang Coal Mines
project, which was disputed ever since 1980s. After its resolution under
Pak Army, 73500 individuals of Luni and Marri tribes were provided job
opportunities and 2000 individuals were employed as guards.
The Gawadar Institute of Technology (GIT) is yet another project,
indeed, a joint venture between Balochistan Government and Pak Army for providing technical education to Balochi youth.
Through yet another joint venture with the
Balochistan Government, Pak Army has established Army Institute of
Mineralogy in May 2011. The project aims at imparting basic knowledge
and mining skills among the Baloch youth for exploiting the local
resources and providing job opportunities too.
In August 2011, General Kayani inaugurated, Quetta Institute of
Medical Sciences (QIMS). This non-profitable institute aims at imparting
quality medical education facilities to the youth of Baluchistan.
This project of technical
education aims at opening the avenues for job opportunities for the
youth of the Province. Since 2007, over 1000 youth of the province have been given technical training through Baluchistan Institute of
Technical Education (BITE) by Pak Army.
In connection with the induction in Pak Army, over 12000 Baloch
recruits have been enrolled and trained as combat soldiers in various
branches of Army in last 3-5 years.
Source: http://paknews1947.wordpress.com/2012/07/31/pakistan-armys-projects-in-balochistan/
