Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi congratulated on Tuesday the people of South Punjab after the establishment of a separate South Punjab province.

In a tweet, the foreign minister said that after years of struggle and determination by the people of South Punjab, a major milestone has been achieved in the establishment of a separate South Punjab province.

He further thanked Prime Minister Imran Khan for his support and vision. On Monday, the Punjab government appointed 10 officers in the newly-created South Punjab secretariat and the service.

Punjab govt appoints 10 officers in South Punjab secretariat

It also notified the creation of 70 new posts with a view of making the South Punjab Secretariat functional.