ISLAMABAD, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said Saturday that the country's southwest Balochistan province will be given more than its due share in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

In his maiden visit to the province, the prime minister said that the port city of Gwadar will provide a huge opportunity and immense benefits to the province under CPEC.

Chairing a provincial cabinet meeting in the provincial capital of Quetta on Saturday, Khan said that he will remain in constant contact with the province's chief minister and other leadership to ensure its share in the country's progress and prosperity.

The premier said that if Balochistan is prospered it will bring prosperity to the whole country and for that the government will cooperate with the province to help it overcome its financial crisis.

He said the government has mapped out a comprehensive strategy for an early progress of Balochistan.