Balochistan CM takes notice of water shortage in Dera Bugti

Author: News Desk

Chief Minister of Balochitan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo on Wednesday took notice of unavailability of drinking water in Pirkoh area of Dera Bugti and also approved the release of special funds of Rs10 million to Public Health Engineering Department on emergency basis. According to a statement issued from the CM Secretariat, the release of funds has enabled Public Health Engineer (PHE) to supply water to the residents of the affected areas through tankers after taking notice of the unavailability of water in Pirkoh. The CM further directed that the supply of water by tankers should be continued till the onset of monsoon rains and increase in water reserves. Moreover, he had also directed Commissioner Sibi Division to personally monitor the steps taken to resolve the water crisis.

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