CM Bugti says government committed to strengthening law and order, improving governance
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti chairs a Balochistan cabinet meeting—PHOTO VIA
The Balochistan cabinet on Wednesday approved a series of major decisions aimed at improving security, education, governance and public service delivery, including declaring the entire province a “police zone” after the levy forces were integrated into the police system.
The decisions were taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, where various issues related to law and order, development projects, administrative reforms and public welfare were discussed.
The cabinet approved Phase III of the Chief Minister’s Scholarship Scheme, under which 300 children of registered workers from Balochistan will be enrolled in a quality boarding school in Islamabad. The initiative aims to provide better educational opportunities for workers’ children and help them build a better future.
In order to improve the security structure of the province, the cabinet approved the appointment of Superintendent of Police Nabeel Ahmed as Director Operations of Balochistan Safe City Authority. He also approved the establishment of the Provincial Parole Board on the recommendation of the Ministry of Interior and sanctioned the establishment of a new police station at Hub Marble City to enhance security in the industrial and commercial area.
The cabinet also approved the service level agreement for the Quetta Safe City project, paving the way for the expansion of modern surveillance systems and technology-based policing in the provincial capital.
In the local government sector, the government elevated the Mesi Zai Union Council and the Mai Zai Union Council to municipal committees, while approving the establishment of a new municipal committee in Gulistan to improve administrative services and strengthen local governance.
For better planning and implementation of development projects, the cabinet approved the Balochistan Planning Manual. The meeting also approved the Balochistan Child Protection Rules 2026 aimed at further strengthening child protection and welfare measures across the province.
The cabinet approved amendments to the Balochistan Cadet Colleges Act, 2026, extended the duration of the Attorney General’s contract by two years and approved the Balochistan Weighted Hybrid Procurement Policy, 2026 to improve transparency and efficiency in public procurement.
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Other key approvals included the financing proposal for the Harnai-Sibi road project, Gwadar Development Authority Service Rules 2024 and the creation of a new tehsil and subdivision in Nasirabad district to improve administrative management and public service delivery.
The meeting began with prayers for security personnel and civilians who lost their lives in the recent incidents. Cabinet members paid tribute to their sacrifices and expressed their sympathy to the bereaved families.
Addressing the meeting, Bugti said the government was committed to strengthening law and order, improving governance, expanding educational opportunities and accelerating development across Balochistan.
He said all cabinet decisions would be implemented effectively and on time to ensure improved services and significant benefits for the people of the province.
