Balochistan govt. to build 16 dams.

ISLAMABAD -- Around 16 new dams would be built under the special development package to irrigate 150,000 acres land in nine southern districts of Balochistan.

An official of Balochistan government told reporter on Friday that these dams would reduce water scarcity and improve ground level water in respective areas.

Under South Balochistan Development Package, he said, 199 projects had been proposed to be initiated in near future, adding the PC I and PC II of some projects were

also under preparation, he added.

"Health, education, water, electricity, public health infrastructure and road facilities will be provided in 9 districts of South Balochistan," he added.

The official said development of agro markets and plans were also under consideration to connect livestock markets with other major markets of the country.

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