Month: August 2026

Quetta: Balochistan Health Secretary Mujeeb-ur-Rehman on Saturday said that Balochistan government is determined to provide modern, quality and timely medical facilities to the people.

He said this while chairing an important coordination meeting of the administration and faculty of Bolan Medical Complex Hospital (BMCH) here.

The meeting was attended by Principal Bolan Medical College Dr. Raz Muhammad, Medical Superintendent Dr. Fahim Khan, Heads of Departments and Heads of Units.

The meeting reviewed the implementation of previous decisions, improvement of medical facilities, and teaching matters in the new Trauma Center as per the rules of PMDC and CPSP.

During the meeting, Dr. Raz Muhammad, representing the committee, presented recommendations regarding the medical teaching process of the Trauma Center and provision of quality facilities to patients, while various suggestions were made regarding the effective implementation of the Balochistan Health Institutions Reforms Act 2025.

Health Secretary Muj
eeb-ur-Rehman said that the government of Balochistan is determined to provide modern, quality and timely medical facilities to the people.

He directed the faculty and concerned officers to ensure the provision of the best medical services to patients while performing their professional responsibilities more effectively.

Quetta: Balochistan government on Saturday imposed a ban on the movement of nitrogenous fertilizers across all districts of the province for a period of fifteen (15) days in view of the prevailing law and order situation in Balochistan.

This ban was imposed in order to ensure public safety and security and to avoid the usage of Nitrogenous fertilizers for explosive purposes, leading to subversive activities till further orders.

According to an office order issued by the Directorate General Agriculture Extension Balochistan, the sale, purchase, supply and distribution of Nitrogenous Fertilizers, namely Urea, Calcium Ammonium Nitrate, Ammonium Nitrate, and potassium nitrate, would be stopped on the expiry of the said period; it would be informed in this regard.

Quetta: Under the vision of Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, the guidance of Minister of Finance Mir Shoaib Noshirwani and the instructions of Chairman Balochistan Revenue Authority, a team of Balochistan Revenue Authority (BRA) on Saturday visited Quetta Serena Hotel where the tax compliance and revenue situation was reviewed

During the visit, a detailed meeting was held with the hotel management, in which the reasons for the reported shortfall in tax payments were discussed.

The team also reviewed the relevant records and directed to ensure timely return filing, accurate tax reporting and payment of due tax under the Balochistan Sales Tax on Services Act, 2015

The Balochistan Revenue Authority reiterated its commitment that such review and compliance visits would continue in the future to promote transparency, effective implementation of tax laws, taxpayer facilitation and a fair tax system.

Quetta: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Saturday said that the martyrs are the pride of the nation, the strength of the state and the pride of our forehead, the sacrifices of the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the peace, security and stability of the homeland would always be remembered.

He said that the government would never leave the families of the martyrs alone and it is the responsibility of the state to provide them with all possible support.

He expressed these views while addressing a ceremony to distribute assistance checks to the families of the martyrs of Ziarat.

The ceremony was attended by Provincial Minister Noor Muhammad Dummar, Inspector General of Police Balochistan Muhammad Tahir Khan, other senior officials, families of the martyrs and regional elders.

The Chief Minister met the families of the martyrs before the ceremony, expressed his condolences to them and assured them of equal participation in their grief.

The Chief Minister said that Ziarat has always been a land of happiness, however, the recent tragedy has saddened the entire province.

He said that the martyrs are alive, Allah Almighty has clarified the high status of the martyrs in the Holy Quran, this belief teaches us patience, courage and sacrifice.

He also prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the martyrs, patience for the bereaved families and peace and stability of the country.

Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that the terrorists not only took innocent lives but also caused grief to dozens of families, however, their evil intentions would never succeed.

He said that terrorism has no connection with Islam nor with Baloch or Pashtun traditions, targeting innocent citizens, women, children and travelers is completely against humanity and Islamic teachings. The Chief Minister said that the Balochistan Police, Frontier Corps, Pakistan Army and other law enforcement agencies are sacrificing their lives every day and the entire nation is indebted to their sacrifices.

He urged the people to stand with the state institutions instead of becoming a part of terrorist elements and anti-state propaganda and thwart the nefarious designs of the enemy.

He said that a high-level inquiry committee has already been formed for a transparent investigation into the Ziarat incident, which includes honest and experienced officers, if any officer or official is found to be negligent or culpable, indiscriminate action would be taken against him.

He made it clear that the government would not spare any responsible person and justice would be ensured at all costs.

The Chief Minister said that taking care of the families of the martyrs is the top priority of the government.

He announced that the government would bear all the expenses of education of the children of the martyrs up to 16 years and they would be provided with educational opportunities in the best educational institutions of the country so that they could progress in the field of doctor, engineer, lawyer, pilot or any field of their choice.

He said that the families of the martyrs would be provided with full medical facilities, one person from each martyr’s family would be given a government job, while all legal and administrative facilities to be provided to the relatives of the martyrs so that they would not face any difficulty.

Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that the government has approved a compensation of Rs 11 million per family for the relatives of the martyrs.

He said that all funds have been released for the payment and after completing the legal requirements, including the succession certificate, the funds would be transferred to the respective heirs.

The Chief Minister said that his status is not only that of a Chief Minister but also that of a Baloch brother and he would always stand with the families of the martyrs.

He said that his doors, including the Chief Minister’s House, are always open to the relatives of the martyrs and every possible step would be taken to resolve their problems.

He said that the security of Pakistan, national unity and the stability of state institutions are the common responsibility of all of us, enemy forces want to spread chaos and hatred, but the entire nation would unite and thwart these conspiracies.

The Chief Minister of Balochistan prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the martyrs, the speedy recovery of the injured, patience for the bereaved families, and special prayers for the security, peace, and development of Pakistan, and reiterated the resolve that the government would continue to take all possible steps to completely eradicate terrorism and provide full support to the families of the martyrs.

Quetta: Deputy Chairman Senate Syedal Khan Nasir visited the residence of District and Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar, who was martyred in the firing by terrorists in Mastung, and expressed his condolences and sympathy to his son and other relatives.

He paid tribute to Shaheed Abdul Hakeem Kakar for his judicial services and said that we shared the grief of the martyr’s family and would not leave the affected family alone in this hour of difficulty.

Deputy Chairman Senate Syedal Khan Nasir spent some time with the martyr’s family.

On the other hand, Deputy Chairman Senate Syedal Khan Nasir visited the residence of Hashim Noorzai, the owner of a local hotel who was killed in the firing in the past few days, and offered condolences and Fateha to his sons and other family members.

He prayed that Allah Almighty may grant the deceased a place in His mercy and grant patience to the bereaved.

Quetta: Deputy Chairman Senate Syedal Khan Nasir on Saturday said that we believed in practical service to the people instead of empty slogans, the electricity problem in Kashmir Colony Nawan Killi would be resolved immediately.

He said that we would also take steps to resolve other issues, our doors are open to the public 24 hours a day. if the public faces any problem, let us know, we would make every effort to resolve it, some vested interests use the public for their personal interests, the public should not be misled by them.

He said this while addressing a public gathering in Nawan Killi Kashmir Colony here.

Jhangir Khan Kharoti and Taiba Saqib also addressed the gathering.

He said that the development of Kashmir Colony Quetta is our top priority, we would take practical steps to provide employment to the youth, including infrastructure, security, electricity and water supply.

He said that the SDO and other staff concerned for the electricity of Kashmir Colony have been instructed to immediately estimate the electricity supply to Kashmir Colony so that the people could be ensured of electricity supply in this modern era.

He said that we believed in serving the people regardless of color and race, for which all available resources are being utilized, today, I have tried to take immediate steps to address the problems that the people have identified within the resources.

He said that some elements use people against us for their personal interests, the people should not be misled by them and would take decisions according to their conscience, saying that we stand firmly with our people in every difficult time and, God willing, we would continue to stand.

He said that PML-N leader Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif is particularly interested in the development and prosperity of Kashmir and is trying to provide the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir with all the facilities that are available to the people of other parts of Pakistan.

Syedal Khan Nasir said that the doors of my office are open to the public 24 hours a day, people could contact me directly on any issue and God willing, I would solve their problems.