Qaseem Shah, News Desk:
Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti delivered a comprehensive speech during the Balochistan Assembly’s budget session for the fiscal year 2025-26, focusing on key developmental priorities and pressing security concerns across the province. Speaking with resolve, the Chief Minister reaffirmed his government’s uncompromising stance against terrorism, stating that Balochistan would not bow to threats and violence. He emphasized that his administration is committed to peace and stability and will not allow innocent lives to be lost due to militant activities. Urging all stakeholders to refrain from becoming part of what he termed “a meaningless war,” he pledged to protect the rights and lives of ordinary citizens.
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In his address, the Chief Minister reiterated his commitment to standing alongside the voiceless and underserved populations of the province. He outlined his government’s core priorities in the upcoming budget, placing special emphasis on improving education, healthcare, water access, and agriculture. Bugti announced that 1,200 new schools would be established throughout the province to ensure broader access to quality education. He also shared that 164 basic health units (BHUs) would be inaugurated simultaneously in a single day to extend medical services to remote communities.
Clean drinking water remains a major challenge in the region, and the Chief Minister announced that his government would set up 1,000 water filtration plants—one in every union council—to provide safe drinking water and address the spread of waterborne diseases. To tackle water scarcity and improve agricultural productivity, he revealed that new dams were under construction and, for the first time, Rs. 4 billion had been allocated for the development of command areas to support local farmers.
Going district by district, the Chief Minister highlighted tailored development plans. He noted that Washuk district would receive a historic allocation of funds, and similar priority would be extended to Musakhel in the next fiscal year. Stressing his belief in justice, equality, and good governance, Bugti assured the assembly that transparency in fund utilization would not be compromised. He called on fellow lawmakers to work together with the provincial government to ensure peace, accountability, and equitable development across Balochistan.
The Chief Minister’s address laid out a roadmap for inclusive progress, built on the pillars of security, transparency, and public welfare—marking a new chapter in Balochistan’s journey toward long-term stability and growth.
