QUETTA:Balochistan Chief Secretary (CS) Shakeel Qadir Khan on Tuesday directed the management of Balochistan Energy Company Limited (BECL) to prepare a comprehensive, actionable and transparent business plan within three months.
He said this while talking to a meeting of the Balochistan Energy BECL, featured a detailed briefing on the company’s current performance, future projects, and institutional strengthening.
The Chief Secretary said that this plan should effectively incorporate the company’s resources, projects, revenue streams, administrative reforms, and the public interest.
During the meeting, officials from the Balochistan Energy Company Limited provided briefings on the company’s institutional structure, ongoing projects, financial and administrative status, potential investment opportunities, and the prospects available to the province within the energy sector.
The Chief Secretary stated that the Balochistan Energy Company is not merely an administrative body, rather, it serves as a vital platform for achieving energy self-sufficiency for the province, promoting investment, and fostering public welfare.
He directed that a comprehensive business plan would be developed within three months, encompassing short, medium, and long-term goals, as well as clearly defined responsibilities, timelines, financial resources, and a robust monitoring mechanism.
He emphasized that the business plan should not be just a document, but a practical roadmap that yields tangible results in terms of the national interest and public service.
He further added that the Balochistan Energy Company should formulate its strategy with a core focus on the province’s energy requirements, the optimal utilization of local resources, transparency, accountability, and sustainable development.
He stated that the company should explore opportunities for effective partnerships with the private sector, international organizations, and relevant provincial and federal bodies in its projects, with the aim of making the province’s energy sector stable and self-reliant.